Fine Books & Manuscripts
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Lot 486
MILTON, John (1608?1674). Paradise Lost: A Poem, in Twelve ...
Estimate: $400 - $600
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MILTON, John (1608?1674). Paradise Lost: A Poem, in Twelve Books. London: for J. and H. Richter by T. Spilsbury and Son, 1794. 2 volumes, 4to (292 x 229 mm). Portrait frontispiece and engraved dedication to George Prince of Wales in Volume I, 12 engraved plates and numerous vignettes by J. Richter after H. Richter (24 total), original tissue guards (pale marginal browning, some offsetting from vignettes to text, occasional foxing). Contemporary tree calf ruled in alternating gilt tools, rebacked with raised bands and gilt tooling, original marbled endpapers. LARGE PAPER COPY of this interesting edition illustrated by Richter. ESTC N473412.
