Glasgow: R.& A. Foulis, 1771. Book. Very Good. Calf. 32mo - over 4 - 5" tall. Volume I only. Full calf with 4 raised bands, red title plate"I" on black plate, and gilt rules to the spine. This copy is VG with modest rubbing, one tip worn. Inside has half -title page, neat PO signature (1824) on front paste down, second neat PO signature on half -title dated early 1900's. Text with no markings, firmly bound. Lacking blank EPs, if originally present Expected toning, but quite legible. 4 3/4" x 3". Lovely..

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Bookseller: Bailey Bonzo Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 002742
Title: Paradise Lost, a Poem in Twelve Books. Volume I.
Author: John Milton
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Very Good
Publisher: R.& A. Foulis
Place of Publication: Glasgow
Date Published: 1771
Size: 32mo - over 4 - 5" tall
Bookseller catalogs: poetry;

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Raised Band(s): Raised bands refer to the ridges that protrude slightly from the spine on leather bound books. The bands are created in the...
Spine: The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
Gilt: The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...
VG: Very Good condition can describe a used book that does show some small signs of wear - but no tears - on either binding or...
Calf: Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
Plate: Full page illustration or photograph. Plates are printed separately from the text of the book, and bound in at production. I.e.,...
Rubbing: Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.