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1881 INCREDIBLE Rime of Ancient Mariner Samuel Taylor Coleridge DOR� Art FOLIO The Rime of the Ancient Mariner is a masterwork by the prominent English poet, Samuel Taylor Coleridge accompanied by the magnificent artwork of the incredibly talented, Gustave Dor� with 39 engraved plates. The poem recounts a mariner s grim voyage and his compulsion to share his experience with a wedding guest. His fatal error of killing a guiding albatross brings supernatural retribution, resulting in a series of misfortunes for the ship and crew, culminating in death, guilt, and penance. The poem is rich in themes like nature s splendor, the supernatural, redemption, and the efficacy of prayer, ultimately underscoring the necessity of respecting all life. Serving as a pivotal work at the close of the 18th century, this poem helped mark the beginnings of a transition from the Romantic to the Modern period in English poetry. This rare folio edition combines the talents of both Coleridge and Dor� to form an incredible work of art and poetry. Item number: #41556 Price: $1500 COLERIDGE, Samuel Taylor; DOR�, Gustave (Illus.) The Rime of the Ancient Mariner New York: Harper and Brothers, 1881. (Famed Elephant Folio edition) Details: Collation: Complete o 12 o 39 full-page engraved plates, plus vignette title page Provenance: Handwritten S. R. Welles Language: English Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure o Brown cloth Size: ~18.75in X 14.75in (47.5cm x 37.5cm) FAMED and very desirable edition! Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation! 41556 Photos available upon request.