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Poetical Works of John Milton – A charming Victorian Lansdowne Poets edition of John Milton’s poetry, published in London by Frederick Warne & Co. circa 1878, featuring gilt edges, marbled endpapers, and an engraved portrait of Milton.
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A handsome Victorian edition of The Poetical Works of John Milton, issued as part of The Lansdowne Poets series by Frederick Warne & Co., London, circa 1878.
This attractive small-format gift edition is bound in dark decorative cloth with gilt lettering to the spine and retains its gilt page edges and beautifully marbled endpapers. Poetical Works of John Milton opens with an engraved portrait of John Milton, followed by his celebrated poetry including Paradise Lost, Paradise Regained, and many shorter poems that secured Milton’s place among the greatest figures in English literature.
Poetical Works of John Milton was intended as a refined Victorian presentation volume and carries a neat contemporary ownership inscription dated 28 May 1878, adding historical charm and authenticity to the piece.
A desirable 19th-century Milton edition, ideal for collectors of Victorian poetry, decorative bindings, and classic English literature.
Condition – Very Good
Very good for its age. Original cloth binding with light rubbing and edge wear, particularly to corners and top edges. Gilt spine title remains clear. All page edges gilt. Attractive marbled endpapers. Foxing present mainly to the portrait and title page. Binding remains firm and pages clean overall. Contemporary inscription to front blank dated May 28th 1878.
