Milton's Paradise Lost

£650 · Offered by Shapero Rare Books

An early edition of Milton's (1608-1674) epic poem Paradise Lost , 'one of the greatest works of human imagination' retelling in blank-verse the story of the Fall of Man (ODNB). This edition is annotated with scriptural references to Old and New Testaments, and includes a life of Milton by the English poet Elijah Fenton (1683-1730). 8vo (18 x 11.5 cm); bookplate to front pastedown, a little toned; contemporary tree calf, covers with decorative gilt roll border, gilt spine in 6 compartments, contrasting red morocco lettering-piece to second, a little rubbed, very good; [2],xxiii, [1], 384, [22]pp. ESTC T133896.

• Binding: Hardcover

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