Rime of the Ancient Mariner
Rime of the Ancient Mariner
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Condition Notes: Cover shows moderate shelf wear with some stains and a short tear along bottom of front joint. Pages are clean and in great shape. Binding is tight. Gift inscription found on front endpage.
Author(s): Samuel Taylor Coleridge, Gustave Dore, Birket Foster
Publication year: 1883
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
Publisher: Estes and Lauriat
ISBN:Originally composed between 1797 and 1798, Samuel Taylor Coleridge’s monumental epic poem stands as a founding masterpiece of the English Romantic movement. The narrative follows an ancient sailor who abruptly stops a wedding guest to recount a harrowing, supernatural voyage into the Antarctic. The plot hinges on a fateful act of senseless violence: the mariner shoots a friendly, guiding albatross with his crossbow, an act that violates the laws of hospitality and brings a terrible spiritual curse upon his vessel. As the ship stalls in an windless, dead ocean, the crew perishes one by one from thirst, leaving the mariner isolated alongside terrifying sea creatures and demonic entities. The poem uses vibrant gothic imagery, traditional ballad meters, and religious symbolism to track his grueling transformation from spiritual blindness to profound remorse, exploring themes of universal interconnectedness, cosmic retribution, and the continuous weight of penance.
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Book Condition Scale
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Like New
This book is in excellent condition and appears to have been read only once. The pages are clean and unmarked, with no creases or stains. The binding remains firm and tight. There may be minimal signs of shelf wear on the cover or dust jacket, but overall, the book looks and feels nearly new.
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Very Good
This book has been read but remains in great condition. It does not look new, yet there is no obvious damage to the cover. Wear and tear are minimal. The pages are clean, free of highlighting or notes, though it may contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Good
This book shows moderate to heavy signs of wear that can include creases, stains or tears. The cover may have minimal damage, and the binding remains intact with slight wear. The majority of pages are undamaged, though there may be some highlighting, underlining, or notes. It may also contain identifying marks from a previous owner or bookstore.
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Acceptable
This book shows significant wear, which may include tears, large stains, creases, loose pages, and heavy notes, underlining, or highlighting. The binding may be loose but remains intact. While it has noticeable imperfections, it is still a complete and readable copy. Any major defects will be clearly noted in the listing.
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As Is
This book is visibly worn and may be heavily soiled, scuffed, stained, or spotted. It may have loose joints, hinges, or pages, and some text or pages may be missing. Large tears and other significant defects may be present. While still a readable copy, it shows substantial signs of use. Any major flaws will be clearly noted in the listing.
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Dust Jacket Grading
(A) Excellent
The dust jacket is in excellent condition, may show the slightest signs of shelf wear, if any.(B) Good
Shows minor shelf wear, usually along edges and may have a few light stains.(C) Fair
Displays moderate shelf wear, including some noticeable small tears, creasing and/or stains.(D) Poor
Contains large tears, several creases, and/or heavy staining.(F) As Is
Shows significant wear and tear. Majority of dust jacket is torn or missing. May contain heavy staining.
