Paradise Lost by John Milton
£10,000.00
Third edition, Paradise Lost. Printed by S. Simmons, London 1678.
First edition, second issue, Paradise Regained. Printed by J. M. Starkey, London 1671
Description
Paradise Lost bound with Paradise Regained by John Milton
Paradise Lost, third edition, bound with Paradise Regained, first edition, second issue. Rebound and rebacked with light splitting to the spine joints. 8vo
Paradise Lost, A Poem in Twelve Books, comprising title, two commentary poems by S. B, (possible Samuel Barrow), M. D. and A. M. (Andrew Marvell), A note of The Verse, the complete text (B-Y6), and one rear blank. Lacking the frontpiece. Toning and pale spotting with nicks and small tears to the edges. Occasional creases and dog ear lines to page corners. S4 with loss not affecting the text. Top margins are cut close to the headlines in places. Owner inscription and stamps to the title page.
Paradise Regained, A Poem in IV books to which is added Samson Agoniste comprising license, title, the complete text (B -P3), and omissions (verso P3). Lacking the errata. Bright creamy pages with less toning than Paradise Lost. Occasional marks. Top margins again cut close to the headlines in places. Light stain to the for edge just spreading to the margins of some pages.
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