[DE QUINCEY, Thomas (1785-1859)]. Confessions of an English Opium-Eater; Appearing in The London Magazine [September ? October, 1821]. London: Taylor and Hessey, 1821. 8vo. Volume IV, issues July, 1821 to December, 1821, collected in one volume. Viii, [1]-698 pp. Near contemporary half calf over marbled boards, rebacked to style in modern calf, spine ruled and lettered in gilt in compartments, five raised bands, restored contemporary brown endleaves (some edgewear, scuffing to boards, some toning, occasional soiling, foxing, a few marginal tears in text). Very good.THE SCARCE, NEARLY UNOBTAINABLE TRUE FIRST APPEARANCE OF DE QUINCEY'S LANDMARK TITLE ABOUT DRUG ABUSE. ??the most famous account of drug addiction in English literature" (Norman) and the earliest example of ?addiction literature" in the English language.?Confessions?was first published anonymously in The?London?Magazine?in September and October, 1821; an appendix, added to the editions in book form, included, a tabulated statement of De?Quincey's opium consumption during a time when he was attempting to reduce his dependency.?The text is on pp. 293-312 and 353-379. Norman 619.Measurements: 10"L x 9"W x 2"H.