Description: Click here to see our other books! Paradise Lost, and, Paradise Regain'd John Milton 1770-72 J. Beecroft; W. Strahan; J. and F. Rivington; et al : London 7" by 4.5" lxxi, [1], 319, [29]; [6], 381, [2pp] SUMMARY John Milton's two epic poems in a uniform binding, illustrated throughout. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good Only 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 Complete in two volumes.John Milton's epic poems, 'Paradise Lost' and 'Paradise Regain'd'.'Paradise Lost' is an epic blank verse poem, concerning the biblical Fall of Man, with the temptation of Adam and Even, and their subsequent expulsion from the Garden of Eden. The poem is considered to be one of the greatest works of literature ever written.The sequel, 'Paradise Regain'd', is likewise a blank verse poem, though is much shorter than its predecessor, being described as a brief epic. This volume also includes 'Samson Agonistes' and 'Poems Upon Several Occasions'.'Paradise Lost' is illustrated with a frontispiece, and thirteen plates. Two pages of adverts to the rear. Collated, complete.'Paradise Regain'd' is illustrated with a frontispiece, and five plates. Two pages of adverts to the rear. Collated, complete.Written by John Milton, a seventeenth century English poet, who is best known for 'Paradise Lost'. He wrote during a period of political upheaval and religious flux in England with the English Civil War. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Externally, worn. Front board to each volume are held by cords only. Light discolouration and minor marks to the boards and spines. Minor bumping to the extremities. A small amount of loss to the head and tail of the spines, and to the spine label of 'Lost'. Crack to the spine of 'Lost'. Rear joints are starting, rear hinges are strained. Ink notes to the paste downs and endpapers. Internally, 'Regain'd' is firmly bound, 'Lost' is strained in places, with pages 147 to 166 detached but present. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean with the occasional scattered spot. Overall Condition: Good Only 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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Topic: Poetry
Publisher: J. Beecroft; W. Strahan; J. and F. Rivington; et al
Author: John Milton
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Not Stated
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1770
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
