Paradise Lost
by Milton, John
First Edition Identification
John Milton’s Paradise Lost was firstly published in 1667, divided into ten books. In the 1674 edition was reorganized into twelve books.
The first edition of the poem was printed in London by S. Simmons. Simmons issued the first 1,200 copies of the edition over a few years, with varying title pages. By the time the 1,200 copies of the first run had sold out, seven different variations of the title page had been produced, bearing dates of 1667, 1668 and 1669. There is no known relationship between when a given copy of the text itself was printed, and the attached title page, making establishing priority difficult.
In 1668 Milton added a preliminary matter. These include “The Argument,” a description of the program of each of the books, and “The Verse”, where the author defends his use of blank verse.
First editions were bound in leather, spine paneled with gilt lettering, and gold gilt-edged pages.
Other Collectible or Notable Editions
As a classic work, early editions of Paradise Lost are very valued for book collectors. There are also notable illustrated editions as the one printed in 1905 by Cassell & Company, Limited, with engravings by Gustave Doré depicting scenes from the poem.
Another scarce and appreciated edition is the one printed by John Barkerville in London in 1758. Original Baskerville binding, bound in his own workshop, with distinct features characteristic of Baskerville’s art.
An example of recent remarkable editions is the one printed by The Arion Press in 2002. A limited edition of 400 copies, full black linen, with gilt-stamped purple morocco title label mounted to the upper spine. This edition pays typographic tribute to earlier editions of Milton's epic poem.
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An epic book telling the fall of Man due to the temptation of a fallen Angel Satan. Heaven seems like a soap opera with all the Angel's vying for Gods attention. Seems like the most beautifully decorated Angel Satan throws a jealous fit when God created Mankind, and refuses to bow down to Gods favorite new creation. Satan gets cast down, and tempts Man causing our downfall as well. A wonderful read, and ancient story
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Paradise Lost
by Milton, John
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- Used - Good Condition
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- Fifteenth Edition
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- 1738
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- Leather bound with gold decor on the covers
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Paradise Lost
by Milton, John
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- Used - Very Good
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- 1st Edition
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- 1669
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- Hardcover
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PARADISE LOST; [Bound With] PARADISE REGAIN'D
by Milton, John
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- Used
- Edition
- Eleventh Edition, Seventh Edition; First Irish Editions
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- 1724
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- Hardcover
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Paradise Lost
by John Milton
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- Used - Very Good-
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- no dj
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- Thomas Y. Crowell & Company, New York, London,Astor Edition, 189
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- 1892
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- Half leather bound, red boards, gold lettering at spine
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PARADISE LOST
by Milton, John
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- Used
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- First Edition
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- 1669
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- Hardcover
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Paradise Lost
by John Milton
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- Used - Very Good
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- NO DJ as issued
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- Franklin Library, Franklin Center, Pennsylvania 1979
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- 1979
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- Black Leatherette over boards, gold designs and lettering
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Paradise Lost
by John Milton
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- Used - Very Good
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- 1750
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- Hardcover
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Paradise Lost
by Milton, John
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- Used - Original leatherbound boards, chipped and a little cracked; all titling rubbed away; Owner's inscription in copperplate in 1814
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- 1812
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- Hardback
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Paradise Lost
by Milton, John
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- 4th edition
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- 1688
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- Hardcover
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Paradise Lost - A Poem in Twelve Books.
by 18th century Illustrated Edition of Paradise Lost - Milton, John
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- 1749
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Paradise Lost.
by MILTON, John.
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- 1758
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London, GBR
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Paradise Lost: A Poem in Twelve Books
by John Milton
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- Used - Good
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- 1794
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- Hardcover
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PARADISE LOST: A POEM IN TWELVE BOOKS
by MILTON, John [With Rev. H. STEBBING]
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- Used
- Edition
- Very Early Edition. A scarce vintage edition of this classic
- Published
- 1853
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- 12mo., embossed green cloth, gilt-worked spine; 312 pages
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Paradise Lost
by Milton, john
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- Used - Very Good
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- 5th or later Edition
- Published
- 1691
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- Hardcover
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Paradise Lost
by John Milton
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- Used - Good
- Published
- 1906
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- Cloth
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BATH, Somerset, GBR
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Paradise Lost: A Poem in Twelve Books
by John Milton
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- Used - Fine
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- No jacket
- Published
- 2002
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- Hardcover
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Paradise Lost: A Poem in Ten Books.
by Milton, John
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- 1669
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Palm Beach, Florida, USA
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Paradise Lost
by John Milton
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- Used - Very good
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- Very good
- Published
- 1800
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- Leather Bound
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Paradise lost. : A poem, in twelve books. / The author John Milton. From the text of Thomas Newton
by Milton, John (1608-1674)
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- First Edition
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- 1759
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- Hardcover
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Galway, IRL
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PARADISE LOST: A POEM IN TWELVE BOOKS
by Milton, John
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- Used
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- Limited Edition
- Published
- 2002
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