1827 Paradise Lost Milton JOHN MARTIN 24 Mezzotints First Edition ANTIQUE
Item History & Price
Paradise Lost In Two Parts, John Milton, Illus John Martin, Septimus Prowett, 1827, 228 + 218ppKey feature: Martin's Mezzotints are absolutely unparallelled About the book: For sale is a true first edition of Paradise Lost illustrated by John Milton in remarkable condition.This copy has been specially bound, to collate the original two volumes into one. The beautiful fine binding retains the original covers and endpapers, while adding a stunning new spine.It's truly of the highest... craftsmanship.
John Martin's mezzotint illustrations were a breakthrough for their time, and are some of the finest ever printed.Often considered alongside Gustave Dore and William Blake, these plates are currently selling individually for up to £277.That'd make this volume worth £6648 if sold in the same way. An 1827 similar set of this same work is listed on eBay for £3900 and is in arguably worse condition than this one.
A truly beautiful example, with remarkable binding, and good quality plates. Condition matters hugely with these illustrations - and these are some of the finer examples I've seen.Book measures 11.1 inches x 8.3 inches.Pages measure 10.8 inches x 7.4 inches
Condition report:
In Good to Very Good Condition
See photos for accurate description.
Fine binding is in good condition, although with some small marks and general wearBookplate to frontpaperSome light foxing but overall pages cleanSome toning and browning to pages pposite plates but a rather bright example in all.
Please note that I am happy to post worldwide but please contact me for a price first!
John Martin's mezzotint illustrations were a breakthrough for their time, and are some of the finest ever printed.Often considered alongside Gustave Dore and William Blake, these plates are currently selling individually for up to £277.That'd make this volume worth £6648 if sold in the same way. An 1827 similar set of this same work is listed on eBay for £3900 and is in arguably worse condition than this one.
A truly beautiful example, with remarkable binding, and good quality plates. Condition matters hugely with these illustrations - and these are some of the finer examples I've seen.Book measures 11.1 inches x 8.3 inches.Pages measure 10.8 inches x 7.4 inches
Condition report:
In Good to Very Good Condition
See photos for accurate description.
Fine binding is in good condition, although with some small marks and general wearBookplate to frontpaperSome light foxing but overall pages cleanSome toning and browning to pages pposite plates but a rather bright example in all.
Please note that I am happy to post worldwide but please contact me for a price first!
