Description: The 1922 Oxford edition of The Poetical Works of John Milton, edited by Rev. H.C. Beeching, is a distinguished hardcover volume published by Humphrey Milford at Oxford University Press. Bound in rich red leather with pebbled boards, this edition is notable for its elegant design, featuring a gilt title and stamped gilt vignettes on a ribbed spine. The book is adorned with marbled endpapers, all edges gilt, and includes a frontispiece engraved plate of John Milton. Despite light wear to corners and edges and some scuffing on the spine, the internal contents are pristine, showcasing Milton’s Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, miscellaneous poems, and Samson Agonistes. The binding remains secure and tight, ensuring the book’s lasting quality and appeal to collectors. Condition & Collectability Features:Cover: Red leather-bound with pebbled boards; gilt title and stamped gilt vignettes on ribbed spine.Edges: All edges gilt, rounded cornersEndpapers: Marbled.Frontispiece: Engraved plate of John Milton.Wear: Light wear to corners and edges, scuffing on the spine.Internal Condition: Pristine, with no toning or foxing.Binding: Secure and tight.Size: Approx. 7" x 5".Contents: Includes Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, Miscellaneous Poems, and Samson Agonistes.Collectability: High value for collectors due to its exquisite craftsmanship, pristine condition, and complete collection of Milton’s key works.
Price: 39.24 USD
Location: Topsham, Maine
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Shipping Cost: 5.38 USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Binding: Fine Binding
Place of Publication: London
Non-Fiction Subject: Literature, Poetry & Criticism
Signed: No
Size: 7 x 5 inches
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Subject: Literature & Fiction
Year Printed: 1922
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Special Attributes: Fine Leather Binding, Marbled end papers
Author: John Milton
Region: Europe
Topic: Poetry
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom