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Milton, John--B[olde], M[atthew].
Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Paradisus Amissa... Per M.B. Liber Primus. (Paradise Lost. A Poem...) London: J.G., 1702
4to (181 x 130mm.), with final blank, simultaneous English and Latin text, issue with Latin page adding "Per M.B.", contemporary red morocco gilt, spine in six compartments, slightly browned, joints repaired, edge wear to the binding
Parallel texts of the first book of Paradise Lost in Latin and English (actually the seventh English edition of the first book of Paradise Lost).
Parallel texts of the first book of Paradise Lost in Latin and English (actually the seventh English edition of the first book of Paradise Lost).
Provenance
George Kenyon of Peel, armorial bookplate
Literature
Coleridge 166b
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."