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MILTON, John. Paradise Lost. London: For J. and R. Tonson and S. Draper, 1749. 2 volumes. 2 engraved portraits after Vertue and 12 plates (some spotting and offsetting); Paradise Regained. Ibid., 1752. Engraved portrait after Vertue and 5 plates (some spotting and offsetting); The Works...Historical, Political and Miscellaneous. London: For A. Millar, 1753. 2 volumes. Engraved portrait after Vertue (offset onto title-page, occasional light spotting). Together 5 volumes. 4° (292 x 223mm.).
Eighteenth century russia, spine gilt in compartments, red and blue morocco lettering pieces, yellow edges (hinges very lightly rubbed). Provenance: Nicholas Smyth (armorial bookplate); Nibley (book-label); Reginald Cholmondeley (armorial bookplate).
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Eighteenth century russia, spine gilt in compartments, red and blue morocco lettering pieces, yellow edges (hinges very lightly rubbed). Provenance: Nicholas Smyth (armorial bookplate); Nibley (book-label); Reginald Cholmondeley (armorial bookplate).
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