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An attractive prize binding of Milton's works, bound by the Edinburgh bindery Seton & Mackenzie and awarded to one Peter Donaldson for achievement in mathematics. This edition collects Milton's verse and translations in English and Latin. 2 vols bound as 1, octavo (213 x 133 mm). Contemporary calf by Seton & Mackenzie, dark red morocco spine label, gilt tooling to compartments and raised bands, covers bordered by gilt rules and blind roll, Edinburgh Institution supralibros stamped on front cover in gilt, gilt roll to board edges, marbled edges, brown silk bookmarker. Prize bookplate dated July 1864. A few marks to covers, a little rubbing to edges, contents clean. A very good copy. Seller Inventory # 193185
Title: Poetical Works. With Life, Critical ...
Publisher: Edinburgh: James Nichol, 1853