c1864 Poetical Works Of John Milton by E. Brydges Antique Poetry Book JMW Turner

c1864 Poetical Works Of John Milton by E. Brydges Antique Poetry Book JMW Turner

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c1864 Poetical Works Of John Milton by E. Brydges Antique Poetry Book JMW Turner

The Poetical Works Of John Milton
Edited by Sir Egerton Brydges
Illustrated With Engravings Of Drawings Made by J.M.W. Turner (7 Plates + Frontis Present)
Published by William Tegg: London c1864 (undated however inscription dated 1872 suggests this is likely the 1864 edition)

"John Milton (9 December 1608 - 8 November 1674) was an English poet and intellectual. His 1667 epic poem Paradise Lost, written in blank verse and including over ten chapters, was written in a time of immense religious flux and political upheaval. It addressed the fall of man, including the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and God's expulsion of them from the Garden of Eden. Paradise Lost elevated Milton's reputation as one of history's greatest poets. He also served as a civil servant for the Commonwealth of England under its Council of State and later under Oliver Cromwell."

Light wear, a few scratches, bumped corners and minor peeling to leather covers and spine as shown. Includes 8 full page plate illustrations (7 + frontis) by J.M.W. Turner - there is no index to verify plates however there is no evidence that anything is lacking. Some light age marking to a couple of pages and the odd plate with the vast majority of the contents being remarkably clean and bright. The marbled endpaper leafs (front and back) are loose with no other loose pages. Inside hinges split with covers strong and the binding generally is in very good condition. A stunning copy in fine leather binding with 5 raised bands, this book is in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 22cm x 16cm x 6cm - 767 Pages

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Condition: Very good
Binding: Leather
Special Attributes: Illustrated, Original Fine Leather & Gilt Bindings, All Edges Gilt, Marbled Endpapers
Region: Europe
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear, a few scratches, bumped corners and minor peeling to leather covers and spine as shown. Includes 8 full page plate illustrations (7 + frontis) by J.M.W. Turner - there is no index to verify plates however there is no evidence that anything is lacking. Some light age marking to a couple of pages and the odd plate with the vast majority of the contents being remarkably clean and bright. The marbled endpaper leafs (front and back) are loose with no other loose pages. Inside hinges split with covers strong and the binding generally is in very good condition. A stunning copy in fine leather binding with 5 raised bands, this book is in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: Sir Egerton Brydges
Publisher: William Tegg: London
Year Printed: 1864
Sub-subject: John Milton