- 57
[Milton, John.]
Estimate
800 - 1,000 GBP
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Description
- Collection of works on Milton:
[Lauder, William]. An Essay on Milton's Use and Imitation of the Moderns, in his Paradise Lost. for J. Payne and J. Bouquet, 1750, first edition (issue with B4 advertisement for Lauder's services as a teacher), later calf with new spine and morocco lettering piece, hinges strengthened; [Blackburne, Francis]. Remarks on Johnson's Life of Milton. To Which are Added, Milton's Tractate of Education and Areopagitica. [No publisher], 1780, contemporary calf gilt, some light browning, rebacked preserving original spine, extremities rubbed with some loss; [Malone, Edmond] His annotated copy of: Lofft, Capel--[Cave, Edward] "Sylvanus Urban". The Gentleman's Magazine; for May, 1792. D. Henry, 1792, 3 plates, modern marbled boards, trimmed at margins; Hayley, William.The Life of Milton... for T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1796, first separate edition, original boards, some minor dampstaining, binding worn with new spine; 8vo and 4to (4)
The first item is an essay based on fabricated evidence which aimed at proving Milton a plagiarist. Samuel Johnson here contributed a preface and postscript. This copy includes a 2 page manuscript account of the Lauder affair in the hand of 'C. Francis' dated 1838. Francis has also annotated the copy, marking each passage that Lauder later confessed to inventing.
The first item is an essay based on fabricated evidence which aimed at proving Milton a plagiarist. Samuel Johnson here contributed a preface and postscript. This copy includes a 2 page manuscript account of the Lauder affair in the hand of 'C. Francis' dated 1838. Francis has also annotated the copy, marking each passage that Lauder later confessed to inventing.
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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."