1880 Rare Victorian Book ~ The Poetical Works of John Milton. The Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, etc. Illustrated.
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Author: John Milton.
Title: The Poetical Works of John Milton. A New Edition. With Notes, by Rev. John Mitford. (Complete two volumes bound in one).
Publisher: Philadelphia, Porter & Coates, no date (1880).
Language: Text in English.
Size: 9.5" X 7".
Pages: 371, 478 pages
Binding: Attractive and very good deluxe full calf leather binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover. All edges gilt.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, and clean, engraved plates showing the typical foxing due to the tissue guard type of paper, else clean - as shown).
Illustrations: Complete with the 5 full-page plates with their original tissue guard.
The book: The Poetical Works of John Milton. A New Edition. With Notes, by Rev. John Mitford, published around 1880, is a rare Victorian book that encompasses the complete poetical works of John Milton, including Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, among others, in a single deluxe volume. This edition is notable for its scholarly notes by Rev. John Mitford, providing insights and context to Milton's work, making it valuable for both Milton scholars and general readers alike. The deluxe full calf leather binding, all edges gilt, adds a luxurious feel to the book, enhancing its appeal as a collectible item. The presence of 5 full-page plates, despite the foxing typical of the era due to tissue guards, contributes to the book's visual appeal, illustrating key scenes and characters from Milton's epic poetry. This edition is a testament to the enduring legacy of John Milton's work and a prized possession for collectors of rare books and lovers of English literature.
The author: John Milton (9 December 1608 – 8 November 1674) was an English poet, polemicist, and civil servant. His 1667 epic poem Paradise Lost, written in blank verse and including over ten books, was written in a time of immense religious flux and political upheaval. It addressed the fall of man, including the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and God's expulsion of them from the Garden of Eden. Paradise Lost elevated Milton's reputation as one of history's greatest poets. He also served as a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell.