• Wishlist
  • Sign In
  • Register
  • Wishlist
    • Search
    Advanced Search
    Toggle Nav
    Basket
    • Compare Products
    By John Milton
    London   J. Beecroft; W. Strahan; J. and F. Rivington; et al
    7" by 4.5" lxxi, [1], 319, [29]; [6], 381, [2pp]
    John Milton's two epic poems in a uniform binding, illustrated throughout.
    By John Milton

    1770-72 Paradise Lost, and, Paradise Regain'd

    London   J. Beecroft; W. Strahan; J. and F. Rivington; et al
    7" by 4.5" lxxi, [1], 319, [29]; [6], 381, [2pp]
    John Milton's two epic poems in a uniform binding, illustrated throughout.
    £495.00
    : 1kgs / : 902P33
    Add to Wish List

    What Our Customers Say...

    see More testimonials
    main product photo

    Description

    Illustrated, Leather Binding

    Complete in two volumes.

    John Milton's epic poems, 'Paradise Lost' and 'Paradise Regain'd'.

    'Paradise Lost' is an epic blank verse poem, concerning the biblical Fall of Man, with the temptation of Adam and Even, and their subsequent expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The poem is considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written.

    The sequel, 'Paradise Regain'd', is likewise a blank verse poem, though is much shorter than its predecessor, being described as a brief epic. This volume also includes 'Samson Agonistes' and 'Poems Upon Several Occasions'.

    'Paradise Lost' is illustrated with a frontispiece, and thirteen plates. Two pages of adverts to the rear. Collated, complete.

    'Paradise Regain'd' is illustrated with a frontispiece, and five plates. Two pages of adverts to the rear. Collated, complete.

    Written by John Milton, a seventeenth century English poet, who is best known for 'Paradise Lost'. He wrote during a period of political upheaval and religious flux in England with the English Civil War.

    Condition

    In a full calf binding. Externally, worn. Front board to each volume are held by cords only. Light discolouration and minor marks to the boards and spines. Minor bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spines, and to the spine label of 'Lost'. Crack to the spine of 'Lost'. Rear joints are starting, rear hinges are strained. Ink notes to the paste downs and endpapers. Internally, 'Regain'd' is firmly bound, 'Lost' is strained in places, with pages 147 to 166 detached but present. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean with the occasional scattered spot.

    Good Only

    Delivery & payment

    We send all of our books via courier which is a fully tracked and insured service. In our experience we find this to be the most reliable and quickest form of delivery. Our primary courier is DHL, but we are able to accommodate special requests if required, including postal delivery for items under 2kg. See More Details