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Lot 78

MILTON (JOHN)
The Poetical Works... with a Life of the Author, by William Hayley, 3 vol., W. Bulmer and Co. for John and Josiah Boydell, 1794-1797

25 March 2015, 11:00 GMT
London, Knightsbridge

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MILTON (JOHN)

The Poetical Works... with a Life of the Author, by William Hayley, 3 vol., 3 engraved portraits (of 4), 28 engraved plates after Westall, EXTRA-ILLUSTRATED WITH 24 MEZZOTINT PROOF PLATES AFTER JOHN MARTIN and 15 engraved plates by Bartolozzi after Stothard, some spotting (mostly in plate margins but occasionally affecting image), contemporary red morocco gilt by J. Wright, elaborate roll-tool borders on sides, gilt panelled spines, soiled and rubbed, one joint cracking, folio (426 x 312mm.), W. Bulmer and Co. for John and Josiah Boydell, 1794-1797

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John Martin and Stothard plates placed alongside those of Westall in "Boydell's magnificent edition... By many thought to be the finest production of Mr. Bulmer's press" (Lowndes IV, p.1556).

Provenance: Charle Patrick Stwewart, ownership inscription dated 1864.

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