Paradise regain'd. . A poem, in four books. To which is added Samson Agonistes: and Poems upon several occasions. The author John Milton. From the text of Thomas Newton, D.D.
John Milton (1608-1674)
Category
Books
Date
1758
Materials
Place of origin
Birmingham
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3003679
Summary
Bibliographic description
[2],lxix,[4],6-100,102-163,[3],166-390p. . 8vo.. Imperfect: wanting "The life of Milton" (lxix p.), which has been bound in the companion volume of 'Paradise lost'. Shelved as a set with Baskerville's 'Paradise lost' (1748). Identified in 1768 catalogue: M.7.. Provenance: Bookplate: Harry Grey (1715-1768) pre-1736; anonymous armorial. Not in Franks or Viner.. Binding: Contemporary sprinkled calf binding; board edges have gilt roll decoration; spine has gilt floral stamps (mostly rubbed-off) and title (label missing).
Makers and roles
John Milton (1608-1674) Thomas Newton (1704-1782), Bishop of Bristol, editor John Baskerville (1706-1775), printer