John Milton / Paradise Regain’d .. To Which Is Added Samson Agonistes 1756

Description: Paradise Regain’d ... To Which Is Added, Samson Agonistes and Poems upon Several Occasions: With a Tractate of Education Author: Milton, John Title: Paradise Regain’d ... To Which Is Added, Samson Agonistes and Poems upon Several Occasions: With a Tractate of Education Publication: London, London, printed for J. and R. Tonson; and for C. Hitch and L. Hawes, R. Ware, C. Corbet, J. Brindley, P. Davey, and B. Law. 1756 Edition: Early Edition.. Description: Hardcover. (2 blank leaves, [i-vi], 352 pp.,, 3/4 calf binding and pebbled green cloth over boards; 6 compartments, including title, to spine, bordered (including covers) and lettered in gilt; marbled endpapers; marbled edges all around. 16mo (16.5 cm. tall). Book condition: shelf wear to extremities focused on the length of the spine, corners, and to a lesser degree spine ends. Binding super tight, text block completely without flaw, no foxing, staining, or toning. This 1756 edition is super rare, a ghost; Wordcat shows zero institutional holdings, and of the hundreds of Paradise Regain'd copies listed by the trade (as of 9/30/2024), there are exactly zero 1756 editions offered. Our impression is that while this is indeed a rare edition, its rarity is apparently inexplicable and of generally no consequence as it relates to anything other than, well, its rarity! Ex libris Earl Cornwallis, with engraved bookplate to front pastedown. This is most is likely James Mann, the 5th Earl Cornwallis, (1778-1852). The family motto is featured below the the two rampant stags: "Per Ardua Stabilis" (Steady in Difficulties). Artist: Roberto Bellarmino (1562-1641). If anything, this armorial bookplate is even more uncommon then the aforementioned 1756 edition of "Paradise Regain'd". The bookplate can only be described as in fine condition. (Bookplate collectors: we are open to selling the bookplate alone). Very Good+ / Fine. Seller ID: 005771 Subject: Poetry Dubois Rare Books Items are 100% guaranteed. You may return for any reason by simply notifying us within 30 days of receiving item (subject to some very reasonable fine print below).* To put it another way: If you are not 100% pleased with your purchase you have the guaranteed right to return to us for refund of all costs, including shipping both ways. *Please notify us of your intentions within 30 days of receipt of item so we can help coordinate the return. You may return for any reason, with no quibbling. We must insist however that returned items are in the same condition as sent out, also, we refund basic shipping option costs only (in the off chance you've chosen an expedited shipping option when ordering we'll cover what the basic shipping option would have cost). We pride ourselves on our careful packing for shipping! We're happy to combine shipping on multiple items. If for some reason shipping costs seem not to reflect this, please get in touch and we'll work out a fix. If necessary we'll do an instant Paypal refund if we can't get things to charge correctly at the outset. We don't aim to profit on shipping/handling costs. International buyers please contact us about shipping costs as calculated. We'll do whatever we can to quote you you the lowest shipping cost possible. International buyers please note that you will be liable for all shipping costs for returns including return post with tracking number and insurance. We value our international customers highly! International buyers please note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying. Customs fees are normally charged by the shipping company or collected when you pick the item up. These fees are not additional shipping charges. We can't under value merchandise or mark the item as a gift on customs forms. Doing that is against U.S. and international laws. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

Price: 475 USD

Location: New York, New York

End Time: 2024-12-03T03:14:08.000Z

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