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The Poetical Works of John Milton / edited after the original texts by the Rev H. C. Beeching
by Milton, John (1608-1674)
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Galway, Ireland
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About This Item
London : Oxford University Press / Humphrey Milford, 1928. First Edition. Hardback. Very good copy bound in contemporary leather-backed, tree-lined aniline calf. Gilt-blocked leather label to spine, with gilt-crossed raised bands and spine compartments uniformly tooled in gilt. Spine bands and panel edges slightly dust-toned and rubbed as with age. Slightly faded gilt-stamped school coat-of-arms on front panel. Decorative gilt border to front and rear panels. All edge gilt. Prize label on front pastedown to E. G. H. Moody (previous owner) dated 1930. Remains particularly well-preserved overall; tight, bright, clean and strong. ; 8vo 8"" - 9"" tall; 554 pages; Description: xiii, 554p., frontis. (port.), facsims. ; 18cm. Subjects: Milton, John (1608-1674) - Poetry - Collected works - English literature - 17th century. Notes: Illustrations include facsims. of original title pages.
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Details
- Bookseller
- MW Books Ltd.
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 212501
- Title
- The Poetical Works of John Milton / edited after the original texts by the Rev H. C. Beeching
- Author
- Milton, John (1608-1674)
- Format/Binding
- Hardback
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London : Oxford University Press / Humphrey Milford
- Date Published
- 1928
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