- 59
Milton, John.
Estimate
1,000 - 1,500 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Poetical and Prose Works, uniformly bound, comprising
Paradise Lost. a Poem in Twelve Books... the eighth edition. for J. Beecroft et al., 1775, 2 volumes, 14 plates; [together with:] Paradise Regain'd... to which is added Samson Agonistes: and Poems upon Several Occasions... a new edition. for W. Strahan, 1777, 6 plates; [together with:] The Works of John Milton, Historical, Political, and Miscellaneous. for A. Millar, 1753, 2 volumes; 4to, five volumes, contemporary diced russia gilt, morocco lettering pieces on spine, marbled endpaper, some spotting and browning, some joints rubbed, one headband loose (5)
Provenance
Ragley Hall Library, bookplates
Literature
[Paradise Lost, 1775:] Coleridge 137
[Paradise Regain'd, 1777:] Coleridge 209
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."