Paradise lost : a poem, in twelve books / the author John Milton. From the text of Thomas Newton, D.D.
| Author/creator | Milton, John |
| Other author | Baskerville, John, 1706-1775, printer. |
| Other author | Newton, Thomas, 1704-1782, editor. |
| Other author | J. and R. Tonson, publisher. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication Info | Birmingham : Printed by John Baskerville for J. and R. Tonson in London, 1759. |
| Description | 8 unnumbered pages, lxxii, 416 pages : frontispiece (portrait) ; 25 cm (4to) |
| Subjects |
| Parallel title | Binder's spine title Milton's poetic works, vol. 1 |
| Contents | In paradisum amissam summi poetae -- On paradise lost -- The verse -- The life of Milton -- Paradise lost. |
| Local note | Joyner Rare copy contains a frontispiece signed by Miller but no plates. Includes paste paper on paste downs and stiff leaves with raised bands and gilt stamping. Also includes bookplate on front pastedown with initials M.G. Inscription on front flyleaf reads "The renowned Baskerville Milton in a handsome and very well preserved contemporary binding." |
| General note | Lettered "vol. I," "Paradise regain'd" being vol. II. |
| General note | Date in Roman numerals. |
| General note | There is no punctuation after Birmingham in the imprint. Variant title page; in some copies there is a colon after "Birmingham" in the imprint. |
| General note | "There are usually no plates, but occasionally a frontispiece (signed Miller) and set of twelve plates (signed Hayman and Miller) are found . They were supplied by Tonson, who distributed several versions of these designs" (Gaskell). |
| General note | Pp. i-lxxii contain 'Life of Milton'. |
| General note | Pp. 4-7 include the poems: 'In paradisum amissam summi poetae' Johannis Miltoni by Samuel Barrow and 'On paradise lost' by Andrew Marvel. |
| References | Gaskell, P. John Baskerville, 6 |
| References | English short title catalogue, T133905 |
| Acquisitions source | Joyner Rare copy Purchased from Hudson City Books, 3/12/2018 |
| Issued in other form | Online version: Milton, John, 1608-1674. Paradise lost. Birmingham : Printed by J. Baskerville for J. and R. Tonson in London, 1759 |
| Genre/form | Paste marbled papers (Paper) England Birmingham 18th century. |
| LCCN | 12037666 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | Rare Collection | PR3560 1759 V.1 | ✔ Available | Request Material |