Coleridge (Sara, writer and literary editor, 1802-52).- Southey (Robert) [The Works], Sara Coleridge's collection of Southey's works, 8 volumes inscribed, and most given to her by him, together 16 vol., uniformly bound in contemporary half red morocco, gilt spines faded, 8vo, London, 1815-29.

⁂ A unique association collection from the library of the poet and philosopher Sara Coleridge (1802-52), only daughter of Samuel Taylor Coleridge and Sara Fricker. Many of the books were presented to her by her uncle, Robert Southey, and inscribed as such either by Sara, Southey or her husband Henry Nelson Coleridge, whom she married in 1829. "The ongoing literary labours of Wordsworth and Southey thus ensured an almost constant stream of visitors at Greta Hall, and by the age of twenty Sara had met many of the most famous writers of her day. This stimulating environment, the excellent tutelage of her mother and uncle, her own intellectual prowess, and the impecunious state of the Coleridge family all contributed to Sara's first literary efforts." - Oxford DNB.

Collection comprises: (1). The Minor Poems of Robert Southey, 3 vol., inscribed on first title: "Sara Coleridge/Greta-hall/Keswick". The inscription in Sara Coleridge's hand, vol. II small stain at beginning, lacks half-titles, 1815 (2). The Poet's Pilgrimage to Waterloo..., Second edition, 8 plates (some discoloured), inscribed on title: "Sara Coleridge/from/Robert Southey. 1830"; in the hand of Henry Nelson Coleridge, 1816 (3). The Curse of Kehama..., 2 vol., The fourth edition, inscribed on half title to volume I: "Sara Coleridge/from/Robert Southey. 1830", in Henry Nelson Coleridge's hand, 1818 (4).Thalaba the Destroyer..., The fourth edition, inscribed on both titles: "Sara Coleridge/from Robert Southey/1829", inscription in the hand of Henry Nelson Coleridge, inscribed on endpaper of both volumes: "Ellen Coleridge/May 1886", presumably Ellen (née Phillips), widow of Herbert Coleridge, philologist, Sara's only son, who had died of consumption in 1861 (5). Carmen Triumphale..., Second edition, 1821 (6). The Expedition of Orsua..., 1821 (7). Madoc..., Fifth edition, inscribed on first half title: "Sara Coleridge/from/Robert Southey/1830", in the hand of Henry Nelson Coleridge (8). A Tale of Paraguay..., First edition, inscribed by Southey at head of title: "Sara Coleridge, - from the Author" (9). Roderick, The Last of the Goths..., Sixth edition, 1826 (10). All For Love; and the Pilgrim to Compostella..., inscribed at head of title: 'Sara Coleridge/from/the Author. 1831, in the hand of Henry Nelson Coleridge, 1829.