- 49
Milton, John.
Estimate
500 - 700 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- The Poetical Works of Mr. John Milton. for Jacob Tonson, 1695
folio (319 x 190mm.), engraved illustrations to "Paradise Lost", Notes and Table at the end, contemporary or near contemporary vellum, rebacked with linen spine, wear to edges of binding, lacking frontispiece, some further tears and soilting to some pages
Tonson issued two collected editions in this year: this copy appears to conform, in the most part, with the collation of the first of these collections. The engraved portrait of Milton, which was sometimes included in the 1695 Paradise Lost (but is not included in the Coleridge collation) is not here.
Tonson issued two collected editions in this year: this copy appears to conform, in the most part, with the collation of the first of these collections. The engraved portrait of Milton, which was sometimes included in the 1695 Paradise Lost (but is not included in the Coleridge collation) is not here.
Literature
Wing M2163; Coleridge 214
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate.
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"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."