- 44
Milton, John.
Estimate
800 - 1,200 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Paradise Lost. A Poem in Twelve Books... The Third Edition. Revised and Augmented by the same Author. S. Simmons, 1678
8vo (164 x 102mm.), third edition, engraved frontispiece portrait, contemporary or near contemporary sheep, further inscriptions on notes on the endpapers, soiled, early leaves repaired at inner margin and somewhat stained with some short tears, headlines occasionally cut close, binding slightly worn and partially split at head of spine
Provenance
John Whitlam, his ownership signature dated 1792; Samuel Richardson, his ownership signature dated 1804 (both these on upper paste-down)
Literature
Coleridge 92; Wing M2145
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."