First Folio

PARADISE LOST.

Milton, John.

London: Henry Washbourne, 1849.

[viii], 373p. Very large 8vo. Illustrated by John Martin with 24 brilliant mezzotints. Rebound in half tan leather with marbled sides and endpapers, the spine with title label gilt and gilt panels. Binding about fine, contents clean. Item #24351

This book was one of the great publishing enterprises of the age. It appeared in eight different editions. The images are vivid with striking contrasts of white on black. Gordon Ray, The Illustrator and The Book in England. #69.

Price: $1,500.00