Milton's Paradise Lost Books I and II

Milton, John; Edited with Notes and an Introduction by Edward Everette Hale, Jr., Ph.D.

Published by Longmans, Green and Co., 1900

About this Item

First published by Longmans, Green & Co. in 1896, this is the 5th hardcover printing of 1900 in taupe cloth covered boards with burgundy titles, decorated ruled frt board and Longman's clipper ship crest on center of frt cover. Spine cloth darkened, title barely legible. Spine ends bumped, tips still sharp with color loss only save for one micro rub near the head of the front gutter. Inner hinges fine, not exlib, no names or tears in the 112 pp text, only an occasional fingerprint in margin. Text tight and fresh, but lightly rippled throughout without any evidence of water damage. 'Cunard - White Star' stamp to fep has bled a little on opposing pastedown. Books I and II in an attractive and compact size: 5 x 7 7/8" x 6/8". Seller Inventory # 46985

Bibliographic Details

Title: Milton's Paradise Lost Books I and II

Publisher: Longmans, Green and Co.

Publication Date: 1900

Binding: Hardcover

Condition: Very Good

Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket