1817 Paradise Lost John Milton The Life of the Author Criticism Samuel Johnson

Description: Click here to see our other books! Paradise Lost, to Which are Prefixed the Life of the Author; And a Criticism on the Poem John Milton; Samuel Johnson 1817 F. C. and J. Rivington : London 8.5" by 5.5" xlviii [3], 4-384pp SUMMARY A smart early nineteenth century edition of Milton's epic, including a biographical account of the life of Milton by Samuel Johnson. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 1 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 22.99 EU Postage: £ 16.99 European Postage: £ 17.99 Asia Postage: £ 22.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 28.99 DESCRIPTION With a life of Milton by Elijah Fenton, and with a critical analysis of the poem by Samuel Johnson.An excellent single volume edition of Milton's epic, focusing on the disobedience of Adam and Eve in Eden, and depicting Satan's expulsion from heaven.In a full calf binding.Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece and an engraved title page, and with one further plate, and an illustrated vignette to the final leaf. Collated, complete. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Rubbing to back strip head and tail, joints, and board perimeters. Small closed tear to the leather at back strip head. Front hinge strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound, but with one leaf - page 193-194 - detached and loosely inserted. Significant closed tear to this leaf. Pages bright and generally clean, with the odd light handling mark. Overall Condition: Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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