Edition: First Edition Thus
Published By: Printed by Bye and Law
Publication Year: 1801
St Mary's Books is proud to present this beautiful 1801 collection of Milton's works - a comprehensive set that includes a biography of the poet, his criticisms, verse about him and his famous works. Vol.i contains a frontispiece illustration of Faithorne's portrait of Milton, all endsheets are decorated with a wonderful purple marbled pattern. There are bookplates on every pastedown ex libris Rev. Guy Bryan. Each book is leather bound with tree calf binding - the boards of the book are exceptionally beautiful, they are accented with gilt borders. The spines are somewhat dry and rubbed (vol.i is cracked at top), but one is still able to see the gilt bands and lettering on each. The page blocks too are to be admired, decorated with a pattern of red/pink and black. Spines are bumped at ends. The covers of some volumes are coming away from the spines at the joints, especially on vol.i and vi. This is an excellent collection and it would make a fine addition to any bookshelf. (vol.i pp.303, vol.ii pp.504, vol.iii pp.494, vol.iv pp.511, vol.v pp.507, vol.vi pp.458)
Book Condition: Good
Author: John Milton
Binding: Hardback
Ref: 124262
Price £250.00
