The Poetry of Milton's Prose; Selected from his various Writings; with Notes and an Introductory Essay.
by Milton, John (edited by 'C'):
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
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- Seller
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: Longman Rees et al, 1827 First edition thus. HB. Full leather with marbled surface, gilt spine decorations with raised bands, marbled endpapers. 138pp, h:17cms. The prefatory Advertisement is just 'signed' C. Huntingdon, January 29 1827. There then follows a lengthy introduction, and then Milton's prose. This copy was a gift to Charlotte Calthorpe from Sir Henry Dukinfield in 1848- inscription on verso of flyleaf. Covers have lightly rubbed edges with frayed corners and spine ends, some rubbing to other surfaces, and title spine label missing. Binding is sound and pages largely clean & bright; some foxing to ends. A Good+ copy.
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- Bookseller
- David Ford Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 19080
- Title
- The Poetry of Milton's Prose; Selected from his various Writings; with Notes and an Introductory Essay.
- Author
- Milton, John (edited by 'C'):
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: Longman Rees et al, 1827
- Bookseller catalogs
- Poetry;
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David Ford Books
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk
About David Ford Books
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David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
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