John Milton

A finely bound collection of the poetry of English writer John Milton, the Robert Hoe copy.

• Sold as a set of 7 volumes.
• John Milton (English).
• The Poetical Works of John Milton - with - Some Account of His Life and Writings.
• London: Bye and Law, 1801-1809.
• Royal octavo large paper edition.
• Engraved frontis portrait of Milton by J. Baker after T. Simpson in volume 1.
• Bound in full red morocco, ribbed gilt decorated spines, covers triple ruled in gilt, gilt corner pieces, gilt dentelles, top edges gilt, others uncut, marbled pastedowns and endpapers by Bedford, gilt bookplate of Robert Hoe to the front pastedown of each volume, additional engraved armorial bookplate of Livingston Phelps to endpapers.