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MILTON, John (1608-1674). Paradise Lost. London: Printed by S. Simmons ... to be sold by T. Helder, 1669.
4o (179 x 134 mm). Title and text within ruled border. Woodcut headband and initial at the start of each book. 20th-century red morocco gilt, edges gilt, by Riviere and Son.
FIRST EDITION. The title-page corresponding to Amory's third and the traditional (Pforzheimer/Lowndes) fifth "issue" with "Angel" in the imprint in roman type. Hugh Amory 'Things Unattempted Yet' in The Book Collector, Spring 1983, pp. 41-66; Grolier Wither to Prior 603; Pforzheimer 718; Wing M-2142.
4o (179 x 134 mm). Title and text within ruled border. Woodcut headband and initial at the start of each book. 20th-century red morocco gilt, edges gilt, by Riviere and Son.
FIRST EDITION. The title-page corresponding to Amory's third and the traditional (Pforzheimer/Lowndes) fifth "issue" with "Angel" in the imprint in roman type. Hugh Amory 'Things Unattempted Yet' in The Book Collector, Spring 1983, pp. 41-66; Grolier Wither to Prior 603; Pforzheimer 718; Wing M-2142.
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