John Milton Darrell Figgis (4 results)
Language: English
Published by Julian Editions / Ernest Benn, London, 1926
- Hardcover
Seller: Colin Martin Books, Near Hull, EY, United KingdomColin Martin Books
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Used - Very good
£ 40.00
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Add to basketHardcover. Condition: Very Good. Qto., xxiii, 35 pages of text, plus the eight plates by William Blake. Limited to 300 copies. Top edge gilt, black cloth with decorative gilt border. A Near Fine, clean, bright copy. William Blake (illustrator).
Published by Julian Editions / Ernest Benn, 1926
- Hardcover
Seller: Aardvark Rare Books, Presteigne, HEREF, United KingdomAardvark Rare Books
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Add to baskethardcover. Condition: Very Good. 1st thus HB Julian Editions 1936; one of an edition of three hundred copies; this copy is in unclipped jacket and original slipcase; jacket has closed tears and slight losses to front and spine; book has some slight marks and remnants of previous ownership; slipcase has repairs but is whole.
More imagesPublished by Julian Editions / Ernest Benn, London, 1926
Seller: Blind-Horse-Books (ABAA), DeLand, FL, U.S.A.Blind-Horse-Books (ABAA)
Contact seller5-star sellerCondition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Good slipcase. Limited Edition of 300. Edited From the Edition of 1645 and the Autograph Manuscript by Darrell Figgis. Black cloth with gold spine titles and ruled borders on the boards. in a black slipcase. 11.5 inches tall; xxiii, 35 pages of text, Top edge gilt. Illustrated with 8 plate…s by William Blake. No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; The bindings are tight and square. Text is clean. The slip case is worn on edges, beginning to open on one edge. Fine in a Good- Slip case. John Milton's Comus: A Mask, first performed in 1634, is a poetic allegory exploring virtue, temptation, and the battle between good and evil. The narrative follows a young woman and her brothers, who are lured by Comus, a sorcerer, into the forest. The work emphasizes the triumph of chastity and reason over debauchery and corruption. This 1926 limited edition, published by Julian Editions and Ernest Benn, is notable for its stunning illustrations by William Blake. Blake's engravings, renowned for their mystical quality, complement Milton's themes, bringing the allegory to life with vivid, visionary imagery. His artwork, imbued with a sense of the supernatural, deepens the moral struggle depicted in the text. This edition offers a unique visual and literary experience, enhancing Milton's work with Blake's signature style, and remains an important contribution to the legacy of both poets. Subjects: Allegory, Masque, Purity, Temptation, Blake's Illustrations, Milton's Works, Poetry, Art, Literature. Illustrations by William Blake (illustrator).
Published by London: Ernest Benn Limited, 1926, 1926
Seller: A Book By Its Cover, Louisville, KY, U.S.A.A Book By Its Cover
Contact seller5-star sellerHard Cover. Very Good. Limited Edition of 300 copies. Lacks slipcase and dust jacket. Light wear only to cloth. Internally, Fine.
