1843 Rare Book set - The Poetical Works of John Milton Illustrated
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Author: John Milton. With a memoir by James Montgomery. Illustrated by William Harvey.
Title: The Poetical Works of John Milton (Complete set of 2 Volumes).
Publisher: London, Tilt and Bogue, Fleet Street, 1843.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 8 x 5.5 inches.
Pages: Vol. I: 378 pages; Vol. II: 341 pages.
Binding: Attractive and very good, near fine binding beautifully bound in full green morocco leather with elaborate gilt decoration on covers and spine, raised bands, and intricate gilt tooling. Gilt dentelles on the inner board edges (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt. A stunning example of fine 19th-century bookbinding.
Content: Good to very good content (bright, tight, come light foxing or staining mainly on preliminary and last pages - as shown, name of a previous 1878 owner on the second blank page - as shown).
Illustrations: Enriched with over 120 exquisite engravings by John Thompson, S. & T. Williams, O. Smith, J. Linton, and others, based on drawings by William Harvey. These finely detailed engravings beautifully complement Milton's epic poetry, particularly Paradise Lost and Samson Agonistes.
Estimate: (USD $400- $500).
The book: This magnificent 1843 complete edition of The Poetical Works of John Milton is a finely illustrated and superbly bound set, featuring his greatest works, including Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, Samson Agonistes, and his smaller poems. The detailed engravings by some of the finest artists of the time add depth to Milton's grand literary vision, making this edition a prized collector's item.
The author: John Milton (1608–1674) was one of the greatest English poets, best known for his epic poem Paradise Lost. His work, deeply rooted in classical literature and Christian theology, has influenced countless writers and remains a cornerstone of English literature.
The illustrator: William Harvey (1796–1866) was an esteemed British artist and engraver, celebrated for his remarkable ability to bring literary scenes to life through his detailed and dramatic compositions. His illustrations for Milton's Poetical Works are among his finest achievements.