The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Coleridge, S. [Samuel] T. [Taylor]; Bensmann, Leo (Illustrator)

Published by Caxton Press, Christchurch, New Zealand, 1968

About this Item

Stunning Limited, Numbered Edition from 1968 by New Zealand's Caxton Press of Coleridge's classic poem, with frontispiece (full-page woodcut illustration), titling, & initial letter by Leo Bensemann, who has SIGNED beneath his name on the limitation page in rear. Hand-set in 16pt Poliphilus with marginal glosses set in 12pt Blado Italic, printed on Grosvenor Chater & Co's abbey Mills Antique Wove paper. Hardcover quarto (4to) is bound in beige cloth over boards decorated with a darker tan feathery design, lettered in black to front & spine. Condition is Near Fine: virtually flawless! Mild tanning, with slight foxing to half-title page. Others creamy white & completely unmarked, binding strong & straight, hinges secure. The unclipped DJ is also Near Fine, with heavier foxing, light soil, & mild chipping to top outer corners & head of spine; beautifully protected in clear archival mylar cover. Our photos depict the Exact book you will receive, never "stock" images of books we don't actually have on hand. Same day shipping on all orders received by 2 pm weekdays (Pacific time); later orders, weekends & holidays ship very next business day. Seller Inventory # 024181

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Rime of the Ancient Mariner

Publisher: Caxton Press, Christchurch, New Zealand

Publication Date: 1968

Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: Bensemann, Leo

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine

Signed: Signed by Illustrator(s)

Edition: Limited Numbered Edition