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Offered for sale is Volume 3 of The Poetical Works of John Milton, published in 1815 by J. Forbes & Co., New York. This early 19th-century American imprint contains significant poetic works, including Samson Agonistes, various sonnets, and translations from Horace, Sophocles, and Seneca.
Condition:
This volume is an antiquarian item showing heavy age and wear, suitable for a restoration project or as a study copy.
The front board is almost completely detached from the text block.
The spine shows extensive cracking, chipping, and surface wear consistent with its 200+ year age.
The interior text block remains readable but shows heavy foxing, staining, and browning to the paper throughout.
The content includes the table of contents for Volume III, the title page for Samson Agonistes, and various pages featuring Milton's poetry, such as "On His Blindness" and the concluding translations.
Please examine all photographs to verify the exact condition of the binding and pages before purchasing.
Item Specifics
Author: John Milton
Publication Year: 1815
Publisher: J. Forbes & Co.
Location: New York
Volume: Vol. III
Topic: Poetry / Classical Literature
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English
$49.80
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$49.80
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JOHN MILTON Poetical Works 2 (of 3) Leather Volumes 1815 J Forbes & Co. New York
$49.80
Sale price
$49.80
Regular price
Offered for sale is Volume 3 of The Poetical Works of John Milton, published in 1815 by J. Forbes & Co., New York. This early 19th-century American imprint contains significant poetic works, including Samson Agonistes, various sonnets, and translations from Horace, Sophocles, and Seneca.
Condition:
This volume is an antiquarian item showing heavy age and wear, suitable for a restoration project or as a study copy.
The front board is almost completely detached from the text block.
The spine shows extensive cracking, chipping, and surface wear consistent with its 200+ year age.
The interior text block remains readable but shows heavy foxing, staining, and browning to the paper throughout.
The content includes the table of contents for Volume III, the title page for Samson Agonistes, and various pages featuring Milton's poetry, such as "On His Blindness" and the concluding translations.
Please examine all photographs to verify the exact condition of the binding and pages before purchasing.
Item Specifics
Author: John Milton
Publication Year: 1815
Publisher: J. Forbes & Co.
Location: New York
Volume: Vol. III
Topic: Poetry / Classical Literature
Binding: Hardcover
Language: English