Bonhams 1793 : MILTON (JOHN) Paradise Regain'd. A Poem in IV Books. To Which is Added Samson Agonistes, FIRST EDITION

Paradise Regain'd. A Poem in IV Books. To Which is Added Samson Agonistes, FIRST EDITION, second issue with correct spelling of "loth" on p.67, imprimatur leaf (pasted inside upper cover), errata at end, various early ownership inscriptions (including "Robt. Stanby 1732. Corp. Christi Coll. Cam.", "George Green his Book bought of Mr. Winton, June 24th 1786") on imprematur leaf and title, opening leaves detached, P1 near detached with inner margin creased touching 2 letters, contemporary calf, rubbed with some loss to extremities of spine [Wing M2152; Wither to Prior 613], 8vo, J.M., for John Starkey, 1671

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