Paradise Lost, John Martin (108 results)

Very Rare LARGE PAPER COPY of The First "Collected" Edition. A sammelband of the poems of Milton. This copy comprised of the sheets of the large paper 1688 printing of the first illustrated edition of PARADISE LOST. A POEM IN TWELVE BOOKS with a 1695 reissued title-page for this edition; PARADISE REGAIN D. A POEM. IN IV BOOKS. To whiich is added SAMSON AGONISTES, A DRAMATICK POEM. [these with the 1688 Title-Pages included, Printed by R.E.MDLXXXVIII and for Randal Taylor.MDCLXXXVIII ] and with the large paper issuance of the first printing of the NOTES [by Patrick Hume]as well as the additional "POEMS". Engraved portrait frontispiece and the 12 copperplate engravings by Burg after Medina used in the first illustrated edition of 1688. Folio, very fine full early calf Farquhar, the covers decorated with double gilt fillet and stippled lines and corner tools and elaborately tooled gilt turnovers, the spine sometime restored and very handsomely decorated incorporating fine tooling and strapwork in gilt and with a morocco lettering label gilt. (5ff.), 343, an original sheet listing some subscribers to the original 1688 edition, [3] the table, 321 [the notes], 66, 60. A fine, crisp and clean copy throughout, the binding in excellent condition, the refurbished spine panel beautifully restored expertly and sympathetically. RARE LARGE PAPER COPY OF THIS EXCEEDINGLY IMPORTANT EDITION, THE FIRST OF THE COLLECTED WORKS WITH ORIGINAL 1688 LARGE PAPER SHEETS INCLUDED. Edward Hodnett considered this to be the "earliest serious effort to illustrate an important work of English poetry" (Five Centuries of English Book Illustration, 1988, p. 63), and the copperplate engravings have a dramatic power that was only matched 200 years later by John Martin. We rarely encounter a collection of the three principal poems. This collection which includes the POEMS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS and the NOTES ON MILTON S PARADISE LOST, can be truly classified as the first collected edition and a wonderful sammelband preserved through time by highly appreciative collectors. Such collections are rare. This collected edition is augmented by the inclusion of the highly important NOTES ON MILTON S PARADISE LOST, POEMS ON SEVERAL OCCASIONS and additional poems as well. In PARADISE LOST, PARADISE REGAINED and SAMSON AGONISTES Milton revived the heroic verse of Homer and Virgil to frame the tale of Satan and Paradise that has become the best-known epic poem written in English. He had difficulty in finding a publisher because of the plague of 1665, which killed many pressmen, and the Great Fire of the following year, which destroyed many printing houses and those publishers who were still operating were wary of the project because of Milton's anti-Restoration sympathies. Simmons, to whom he finally came, drove a hard bargain, and according to the agreement reached and the number of copies sold Milton was paid a total of £15. Milton s work survives and is revered to this day as amongst the most significant poetry and prose ever penned and additionally important, at a defining moment in the development of the English language. A truly towering figure, Milton remains one of the most celebrated and analyzed poets in English literature. Dryden described Paradise Lost as one of the greatest, most noble and sublime poems which either this age or nation has produced, while Blake, keying in on the poem s heretical implications, described Milton as a true Poet, and of the Devil s party without knowing it. .

First Martin edition in book form, a most handsome copy of the scarcer and more desirable large plate issue. John Martin's Paradise Lost holds a strong claim to be the finest illustrated edition of the poem ever produced. Already famous as an artist for his bold and melodramatic paintings, Martin was commissioned by Septimus Prowett to turn his talents to Milton. Unlike other artists in the period who were commissioned for book illustration, who generally produced paintings which were then replicated as engravings, Martin produced his illustrations directly as mezzotints. The possibilities of mezzotints, which allow far greater detail and experimentation with lighting than usual steel engravings, were fully exploited by Martin, and in turn Paradise Lost "was ideal material for Martin, who echoed Milton's solemnity while opening out his cadences in the imagery of groves and chases bathed in silvery light and an underworld where fires tongue the darkness and bridges span nothingness and Satan's armies infest the gloom. In mezzotint Martin's vision thrived" (ODNB). Martin engraved each illustration twice, on a larger and a smaller plate size. The work was issued in eight different formats, four with the larger plates and four with the smaller. There is no priority between the larger or smaller plate issues, or the eight formats. Yet the plate size is a major consideration for the collector and certainly to be preferred, as the larger plates are superior in detail and execution; the smaller mezzotints "suffer greatly from reduction" (Ray, p. 45). Prior to their publication in the present book form, the plates were first published in 12 parts from 1825 to 1827. Muir, p. 75; Ray 69A. Two volumes bound in one, large quarto (380 x 270 mm). Contemporary burgundy morocco, elaborately gilt-tooled, turn-ins and edges gilt. With 24 mezzotint illustrations by Martin with tissue guards, in the larger format. A very handsome binding with only minor rubbing to extremities, some offsetting from plates, occasional light foxing, chiefly to margins. Generally excellent condition.

First edition. First edition. Two Volumes. An extremely scarce, original Baskerville binding, bound in his own workshop, with distinct features characteristic of Baskervilleís art and technique, especially the floral roll and his types stamped to spine. As well, the provenance of this book links it directly to Baskerville. This copy is Everard Homeís Copy (with his bookplate). Home was the brother-in-law of John Hunter (who was also his teacher), and Hunter was the brother of William Hunter whose Anatomy of the human gravid uterus was published by Baskerville in 1774. Hunter was also a subscriber of Baskervilleís Milton. It is likely this copy came from Hunter. We have verified through Aurelie Martin, the foremost scholar on Baskerville bindings, that this must indeed be a Baskerville binding. Martin states, ìBaskerville hired one or two binders around 1758 to bind some of his editions and produce a decorated paper. The majority of these bindings will have this distinctive decorated paper, but some of the very early Milton bindings do not; and they usually have this comb marbled paper [i.e. found our copy]. As well, the edges are usually sprinkled in blue on these few examples [which appears on our copy]. So your two-volume Milton comes from his workshop, as confirmed by the types used to title the spine of his books and other tools found on the spine (such as the little acorn and the triangular one in the angles of the compartment). Gaskell first noted that Baskerville used his own types to tool the titles on the spine of his bindings and this is confirmed on your copies. Finally, the endbands also correspond to those I have found so far (the color may vary of course, but they have the same number and type of threads). Attractively bound in early full polished calf with border gilt designs on all covers, gilt decorated panels on spine, with two morocco labels (one red, one black) with gilt lettering. The scarce first Baskerville edition. "Paradise Lost. A Poem in Twelve Books. The Author John Milton From the Text of Thomas Newton D.D. Birmingham," with lengthy preface and list of subscribers, 416pp; "Paradise Regain'd A Poem in Four Books To Which is Added Samson Agonistes: and Poems upon Several Occasions," also including "The Life of Milton" LXIX pp. and 390pp. All edges stippled in blue. A wonderful set, with some expert cover repair to spines; Vol. 2 with longitudinal split along spine, but repaired. Near fine internally. Everard Home's Copy, with his bookplate of knight's head affixed to both volumes. Home (1756-1832) was a well-known baronet and physician who is best remembered as the first to describe the fossil "Ichthyosaur." A great rarity.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Two volumes, tall Imperial octavos, almost small folio in appearance, contemporary polished tan russia gilt, all edges gilt, rebacked preserving original gilt spines, hinges and spines a bit rubbed and trifle chipped, usual minor foxing within, fine set. Martin's famed mezzotint engravings for this work are an acknowledged high point of British book uillustration, and are among the most powerful expressions evoked by Milton's epic, placing Martin's illustrations on a level between those of Blake and those of Dore. Kohler 107. First edition with the Martin illustrations.

Hardcover. Condition: good. John Martin (illustrator). Printed in London for R. Blandon, T. Lawes, S. Crowder, C. Ware and T. Payne. Translated from the French of The learned Raymond de St Maur. This is the 1775, two volumes in one including Paradise Lost in 12 books and Paradise Regain'd, a Poem, in Four books. Paradise Lost with frontispiece and plates with book 1,2,3,6,9 & 12. Original leather binding with chips to the spine which is cracked. Binding is solid, pages do show foxing and age-toning. book.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. London: Washbourne, 1853. Later edition with Martin illustrations illustrating the edition by Prowett, 1827 (pp. [x], 373). Quarto ( 28 cm) in brown morocco over heavy boards, gilt titles and decorations. 24 fine full-page mezzotint plates by John Martin (1789- 1854). One of the most famous illustrated books published in England, and the only book for which John Martin is now remembered. The publication was a complete success, and Martin's plates won lasting renown . There have been many ambitious schemes of publishing which have failed because the artist did not rise to the height of his opportunity, but this was emphatically not the case with Martin. Among the plates of Paradise Lost there is a high proportion of unique and original design" (Balston). Martin s imagery was drawn partly from the mystical and partly from the industrial, while being an incurable romantic, he was also a child of the Industrial Revolution and his vast palaces, gorges and subterranean caverns have a quality of fact and experimental engineering about them (Houfe). Covers rubbed and with some wear, a page or two with neat repair, occasional foxing to margin of plates. Very Good.

1/4 leather. Condition: Very Good. John Martin (illustrator). The very important 1827 London edition, marking the original appearance of illustrator John Martin's breathtaking mezzotint engravings. Complete in 2 quarto volumes, constituting 12 books all told. Bound in a contemporary-to-the-period (if not the publisher's original) dark-brown 1/4 leather over light-brown marbled boards. Bright git-titling to the spines (with just a bit of rubbing), gilt-bordering at the front and rear panels (showing a bit of offsetting), all edges gilt. Very light scuffing along the spines, light wear at the spine ends. Internally very sharp, with mild, intermittent foxing to a number of the pages but, thankfully, all of Martin's plates very clean, if not bordering on pristine. Professionally, subtly reinforced at the inner hinges, making for a strong. very sturdy binding. The remarkable illustrations by John Martin (1789-1854), the renowned English painter and engraver, beautifully complement Milton's ethereal text.

Condition: Good. Imperial octavo. With 24 mezzotint plates by John Martin. 26.5x17.6 cm (10½x7"), bound by P. Low , Boston in full morocco, decoratively ruled in gilt, raised bands, spine tooled in gilt; all edges gilt, gilt dentelles. Binding restored.OCLC Number 973596732; Balston, Appendix 9, no. 4 (for first edition); Wees, III.

London: Sampson Low, Son, and Marston, 1866. Folio. Contemporary morocco with gilt panels (marked). Spine with raised bands and gilt panels (lower spine slightly defective and hinges weak). A.e.g. (374pp.). With 25 full page black and white steel engravings by John Martin. Marbled end-papers. Light foxing around edges, not affecting engravings. Hinges weak.

lar. paper ed.,with 24 full-page, tissue-guarded mezzotint engravings (including frontispiece), by John Martin. (x),373,[1]pp. 4to. (27.5 x 19cm), half modern calf. sl. light spotted.

London, Septimus Prowett, [1824]-1827. Folio (52.5 x 36.6 cm). Mezzotint plate (printed surface ca. 35 x 25 cm). = A magnificent proof-plate from the very rare folio edition with much larger sheets than those in the "usual" quarto editions (of which the largest was ca. 27 x 37 cm), and with the plates in the larger of two states (both sets separately engraved by Martin). This wonderfully detailed plate with Rembrandtesque light and shadows, illustrates Milton's Book 3, line 501. Satan viewing the Ascent to Heaven. John Martin (1789-1854) was an English Romantic painter, engraver and illustrator. He was celebrated for his typically vast and melodramatic paintings of religious subjects and fantastic compositions, populated with minute figures placed in imposing landscapes. Martin's paintings, and the prints made from them, enjoyed great success with the general public - in 1821 Thomas Lawrence referred to him as "the most popular painter of his day.Martin began to experiment with mezzotint technology, and as a result was commissioned to produce 24 engravings for a new edition of Paradise Lost - perhaps the definitive illustrations of Milton s masterpiece" (Wikipedia). "The poem concerns the biblical story of the Fall of Man: the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Milton's purpose, stated in Book I, is to "justify the ways of God to men." (Wikipedia). Part of the original, corresponding text by Milton neatly written in an old hand below the printed caption. Light, scattered, mostly marginal foxing, otherwise in excellent condition.

HARDCOVER. Condition: GOOD. 1827. Septimus Prowett . Hardcover. ACCEPTABLE Leather boards. Gilt titles. Slight edgewear. Patterned spine. Spine worn. Previous owners name on front inside board. Spine cracked. End pages marked. Foxing throughout. 9 x 6.

London, Septimus Prowett, [1824]-1827. Oblong folio (36.7 x 52.5 cm). Mezzotint plate (printed surface ca. 25 x 35 cm). = A magnificent proof-plate from the very rare folio edition with much larger sheets than those in the "usual" quarto editions (of which the largest was ca. 27 x 37 cm), and with the plates in the larger of two states (both sets separately engraved by Martin). This wonderfully detailed plate with Rembrandtesque light and shadows, illustrates Milton's Book 10, line 108. Adam hearing the voice of God. John Martin (1789-1854) was an English Romantic painter, engraver and illustrator. He was celebrated for his typically vast and melodramatic paintings of religious subjects and fantastic compositions, populated with minute figures placed in imposing landscapes. Martin's paintings, and the prints made from them, enjoyed great success with the general public - in 1821 Thomas Lawrence referred to him as "the most popular painter of his day.Martin began to experiment with mezzotint technology, and as a result was commissioned to produce 24 engravings for a new edition of Paradise Lost - perhaps the definitive illustrations of Milton s masterpiece" (Wikipedia). "The poem concerns the biblical story of the Fall of Man: the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Milton's purpose, stated in Book I, is to "justify the ways of God to men." (Wikipedia). Part of the original, corresponding text by Milton neatly written in an old hand below the printed caption. A few, marginal, closed tears (longest 2 cm into the 8.5 cm wide left margin), a few small chips to the upper edge. Light, marginal foxing, otherwise in excellent condition.

Hardcover. Limited Edition; Collector's Edition. Book condition is Fine, bound in full, genuine leather with gilt accents, 22kt gold page edges, and a hubbed spine. Smyth sewn, interior vaunts moire end papers, acid-neutral paper (won't yellow or become brittle over time), and silk ribbon page marker. Text is clean and unmarked, still in factory shrink-wrap. This elegant limited edition features 24 illustrations from John Martin. Small 4to, 11"h x 7 1/2"w.

London, Septimus Prowett, [1824]-1827. Oblong folio (36.3 x 52.5 cm). Mezzotint plate (printed surface ca. 25 x 35 cm). = A magnificent proof-plate from the very rare folio edition with much larger sheets than those in the "usual" quarto editions (of which the largest was ca. 27 x 37 cm), and with the plates in the larger of two states (both sets separately engraved by Martin). This wonderfully detailed plate with Rembrandtesque light and shadows, illustrates Milton's Book 10, line 863. Adam reproving Eve. John Martin (1789-1854) was an English Romantic painter, engraver and illustrator. He was celebrated for his typically vast and melodramatic paintings of religious subjects and fantastic compositions, populated with minute figures placed in imposing landscapes. Martin's paintings, and the prints made from them, enjoyed great success with the general public - in 1821 Thomas Lawrence referred to him as "the most popular painter of his day.Martin began to experiment with mezzotint technology, and as a result was commissioned to produce 24 engravings for a new edition of Paradise Lost - perhaps the definitive illustrations of Milton s masterpiece" (Wikipedia). "The poem concerns the biblical story of the Fall of Man: the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Milton's purpose, stated in Book I, is to "justify the ways of God to men." (Wikipedia). Part of the original, corresponding text by Milton neatly written in an old hand below the printed caption. Light, marginal foxing, a few small chips to the upper edge; otherwise, in excellent condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Large Paper edition with illustrations by John Martin 3/4 leather nice x library very tight book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Folio Society. Fine 1st print 2015 Folio Society hardback two volume set, slipcased, with Intro and illustrations by John Martin. Stunning oversize boxed set. A little surface wear to top corner entry points of slipcase only. Edited by Alastair Fowler and with a separate volume of commentary by him, Intro by Michael Prodger. Illustrated with 24 facsimile mezzotints by John Martin. xxvi, 311; xxiv, 335 pages. 2 volumes. Folios, red & blue cloth with black buckram spines, top edges gilt; pictorial board slipcase. London: Folio Society, 2015. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Over 3 kilos. Category: Poetry; ISBN: B0000COGCU. ISBN/EAN: B0000COGCU. The photos provided are of our own book, further photos may be arranged upon request. Inventory No: 091790. This book is extra heavy, and may involve extra shipping charges to some countries.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good Plus Near Fine. John Martin (illustrator). Complete in 2 volumes. Books measure 32.5x25.cm. xxii, 311pp, xxiii, 335pp, illustrated. Bound in original publishers black cloth backed, blue/red boards, gilt lettering on spines, black lettering on boards. Both bindings in near fine condition. Internally, pages clean and bright throughout. House in the original publishers slipcase, which is in very good condition. A near fine set. Size: Small Folio.

0. 4°. [4] Bll., 373 S., [1] Bl. Halbleder der Zeit mit reicher Rücken- und Deckelvergoldung, Goldschnitt. Leder an den Ecken teils beschabt, Kanten berieben, ein Gelenk etwas angeplatzt. Die Tafeln mit Wasserrand. Besitzvermerk von 1849 am Vorsatz. Die Tafeln mit den Seidenpapier-Vorsätzen. Sprache: Englisch 1,460 gr.

hardcover. Condition: fine. John Martin (illustrator). Edited by Alastair Fowler and with a separate volume of commentary by him. Illustrated with 24 facsimile mezzotints by John Martin. xxvi, 311; xxiv, 335 pages. 2 volumes. Folios, red & blue cloth with black buckram spines, top edges gilt; pictorial board slipcase. London: Folio Society, 2015. A fine pair in a fine slipcase.

Hardcover. Condition: New. 1st Edition. MAKES THE PERFECT GIFT FOR ANY FAN OF THE CLASSICS / RELIGION CLASSICS / JOHN MILTON **PLEASE READ: Mahalo for taking the time to look at our listing. We truly appreciate it. We always do our BEST to give you the most accurate description of these beautiful books. If, however, you have any SPECIFIC questions about the SIZE of the book, NUMBER of pages, TYPE of leather, SMELL or FEEL of the book, PLEASE email us through EBay s mail system BEFORE you bid, and we will be HAPPY to give you more information. We want you to be completely happy with your purchase and keep you as our customers for years to come!** DESCRIPTION: Easton Press full-leather binding 2V EDITION OF JOHN MILTON S REPRINT OF THE FIRST LONDON 1827 edition of PARADISE LOST. ONLY 800 OF THESE SETS WERE PRODUCED, THIS BEING ONE OF THEM. WE ARE NOT SURE WHAT # THIS SET IS BECAUSE IT IS STILL SHRINKWRAPPED THIS IS AN HEIRLOOM EASTON WITH LAVISH GILT IMPRESSIONS TO THE BOARDS AND SPINE with ALL 24 GORGEOUS VINTAGE ILLUSTRATIONS FROM THE RENOWNED ROMANTIC PAINTER JOHN MARTIN. IT IS ONE OF THE MOST HIGHLY-PRIZED EDITION OF THIS GREAT CHRISTIAN CLASSIC ABOUT THE FALL OF MAN. ORIGINAL UNUSED BLANK BOOKPLATES ARE INCLUDED. PINEAPPLE NOT INCLUDED ABOUT THE BOOK: This 2V edition of Paradise Lost features all 24 original vintage illustrations by John Martin 1827 edition. Milton s immortal re-telling of the Biblical story of the Fall of Man was perfectly captured in one of literature s great illustrated editions. This elaborate two-volume set includes all 24 vintage illustrations from renowned Romantic painter John Martin, who was also largely influenced by Milton in his own work. Limited to 800 copies, of which this one is unknown as it is still sealed in publisher s shrinkwrap. CONDITION: Books are in PRISTINE condition for its age STILL IN PUBLISHER S ORIGINAL SHRINKWRAP. (SEE PICS FOR BETTER DETAILS). NO ATTACHED BOOKPLATES, WRITING FROM PREVIOUS OWNER, ETC. It is a BEAUTIFUL EDITION. FREE shipping TO US ADDRESSES ONLY. INTERNATIONAL $ based on location. WE SHIP PRIORITY MAIL & PACK VERY WELL. Please check out our other listings of Easton Press, Franklin Library, Limited Editions Club, Heritage Press, International Collectors Library and First Editions Library.

2 vols. 4to. xxii + [ii] + 311pp. + [v] + [xxiv] + 335pp. + [i]. 24 Mezzotints by John Martin. Very good in original gilt lettered two tone cloth lettered in black to upper board, t.e.g., together in coloured pictorial slipcase. Additional postage may be necessary US$489.

2015. (hardcover) Fine, no dust jacket. xxii 311, xxiii 335pp. 2 Volumes in illustrated slipcase. In original publishers black cloth backed, blue / red linen boards, gilt lettering on spines, black lettering on boards. Illustrated with 24 facsimile mezzotints by John Martin. This set un-opened. Beautiful. Very large and heavy set will require exra Shipping. Especially internationally.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. LATER PRINTING. ORIGINAL EMBOSSED BLACK MOROCCO BINDING.SIX RAISED BANDS AND GILT LETTERING ON THE SPINE.LARGE BRILLIANT GILT DECORATIVE MEDALLIONS ON BOTH COVERTS.AEG.EDGES OF COVERS LIGHTLY WORN.SPINE HEAVILY WORN WITH CHIPS AT TOP AND SMALL CIRCULAR PIECE MISSING CLOSE TO THE BOTTOM EDGE.FRONT HINGE REGLUED.BINDING TIGHT.COLLATED.24 MEZZO TINT PLATES BY MARTIN AS CALLED FOR.THE 4TH PLATE,PANDEMONION IS MISPLACED AT PAGE 202 AND HAS BEEN DETATCHED,TRIMMED AND GLUED IN.IT IS HEAVILY EDGEWORN AND HAS A TEAR REACHING INTO THE IMAGE.REMAINING PLATES ARE IN ORIGINAL LOCATION WITHOUT TEARS OR SOIL.ALL HAVE WATER STAINS IN TOP AND BOTTOM MARGINS AND SOME FOXING.ALL ORIGINAL TISSUE-GUARDS PRESENT.BLANK PAGE BEFORE TITLE HAS EARLY INK GIFT INSCRIPTION AND OLD TAPE REPAIR.THESE STRIKING PRINTS ARE WONDERFUL AND HARD TO FIND IN SUCH AN EARLY EDITION.

London, Septimus Prowett, [1824]-1827. Oblong folio (36.6 x 52.5 cm). Mezzotint plate (printed surface ca. 25 x 35 cm). = A fine plate from the folio edition, however, cut along the edges and mounted. This wonderfully detailed plate with Rembrandtesque light and shadows, illustrates Milton's Book 5, line 308. Paradise - Approach of the Arch Angel Raphael. John Martin (1789-1854) was an English Romantic painter, engraver and illustrator. He was celebrated for his typically vast and melodramatic paintings of religious subjects and fantastic compositions, populated with minute figures placed in imposing landscapes. Martin's paintings, and the prints made from them, enjoyed great success with the general public - in 1821 Thomas Lawrence referred to him as "the most popular painter of his day.Martin began to experiment with mezzotint technology, and as a result was commissioned to produce 24 engravings for a new edition of Paradise Lost - perhaps the definitive illustrations of Milton s masterpiece" (Wikipedia). "The poem concerns the biblical story of the Fall of Man: the temptation of Adam and Eve by the fallen angel Satan and their expulsion from the Garden of Eden. Milton's purpose, stated in Book I, is to "justify the ways of God to men." (Wikipedia). Part of the original, corresponding text by Milton neatly written in an old hand below the printed caption. Some marginal foxing, otherwise in very good condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. 32.5 x 24 cm. xxii 311, xxiii 335pp. Two volume set in illustrated slipcase, one volume for Paradise Lost and the other for the Commentary by Alastair Fowler. 1/4 bound with black spines and with the covers in red and blue cloth respectively. TEG. Illustrated with mezotints by John Martin. This edition follows the revised second edition done by Routledge in 2007 which was edited by Fowler. The bottom corner of the front cover of Paradise Lost is bumped, else a fine set.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. TWO HARDBACK VOLUMES BOUND IN THE ORIGINAL CLOTH BINDINGS WITH THE ORIGINAL DECORATED SLIPCASE, NUMEROUS FULL PAGE PLATES TO PARADISE LOST, COMPLETE WITH THE COMMENTARY VOLUME. EACH BOOK MEASURES APPROX 13 x 10 INCHES. FEW MINOR MARKS TO TOP & BOTTOM OF SLIPCASE, OVERALL AN EXCELLENT NEAR FINE SET WITH NO INSCRIPTIONS & PAGES CLEAN. HEAVY BOOKS. EXTRA POSTAGE COSTS MAY APPLY TO OVERSEAS ORDERS. ALL BOOKS POSTED IN STURDY BOOK BOX.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. With eight full page mezzotints by John Martin. (illustrator). 5th or later Edition. No edition stated, first edition thus? 1851. With eight mezzotints by John Martin. All edges gilt. Some foxing to the plates, one quite heavily. Finely bound in the publishers heavily gilt decorated full leather. Spine very slightly faded and the top and bottom of spine , spine edges, corners and edges rubbed. Still a very attractive copy in superbly decorated full leather in very good solid condition. The first 110 pages is a life of John Milton. Scarce edition. 415 p. Book.

Condition: Like New. Condition: Fine; Dust Jacket Condition: Two volume leatherbound Deluxe Limited Edition of Milton's Paradise Lost. Published by the Easton Press in 2014. Strictly limited to 800 sets this is #664. Both volumes bound in brown Italian cowhide leather with gilt printing and decoration. Black and Red labels on spine. John Martin illustrations from the 1827 edition. Text printed on Mohawk Via Natural Felt paper and illustated plates printed on Accent Opaque Warm White paper. Both volumes in Fine, unread condition with volume two still in publisher's shrinkwrap. A wonderful set. Photos upon request.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Very Scarce Easton Press edition. Complete two volume set of Easton Press Deluxe Limited Edition set, #405 of 800 sets. The endpapers are a paisley print. A re-creation of the edition first published by Septimus Prowett, London. With all of the vintage illustrations by John Martin from the landmark 1827 edition. Text on Neenah Sundance Natural Felt and illustrations on Neenah Classic Crest Natural. The binding is Cowhide leather imported from Italy. Volume I has 228 pages and Volume II, 218 pages. The books are in Fine condition, with Volume II has just a hint of loss to the gilt on the front cover probably due to shelving. It's probably not even worth mentioning. The books are stamped on the binding, London, 1827. Selling quality books for 35 years.