John MIlton / Paradise Lost Poem in Twelve Books with Prospectus Limited ed 2002

Description: Paradise Lost: A Poem in Twelve Books with Prospectus and Christmas Printing of On the Morning of Christ's Nativity Author: MIlton, John; Shawcross, John T. (Ed.); Vendler, Helen (Intro.) Title: Paradise Lost: A Poem in Twelve Books with Prospectus and Christmas Printing of On the Morning of Christ's Nativity Publication: San Francisco: The Arion Press, 2002 Edition: Limited Edition Description: Hardcover. Milton's monumental work of English literature is here letterpress printed on wove paper specially made by the Zerkall mill in Germany for this edition, which pays typographic tribute to two earlier editions of Milton's epic poem—the second edition of 1674 and the second Baskerville edition of 1759—with this 2002 limited edition featuring a new modernized text edited by Miltonist John T. Shawcross accompanied by a substantial essay introducing the poem by Helen Vendler of Harvard, in an edition limited to 400 numbered and 26 lettered copies, this being number 123.Edition limited to 400 numbered copies for sale and 26 lettered copies for complimentary distribution, this being number 123. 10 3/8" X 7 1/2". xxxiv, 396pp. Bound in full black linen over boards, with inset purple leather labels lettered in gilt to both spine of book and edge of matching slipcase, itself stamped on both sides in purple with "Tree of the Knowledge of Good and Evil." Dust soiling to cloth of both book and slipcase, with ever so slight fraying to threads at edges of edgeworn slipcase, smudge to top edge of text block, and some stray fibers to cloth. Possible very faint whiff of cigar smoke to pages. Accompanied by the prospectus for this edition, along with the slightly creased prospectus for the 2004 portfolio of facsimile drawings by William Blake to illustrate this title (portfolio not included in this offering, prospectus only), an invitation to the publication party celebrating this title, and a special "Christmas greeting" from the publisher: a slightly creased printing of Milton's poem "On the Morning of Christ's Nativity," written in the early hours of December 25, 1629, when the poet was only 21. This is the 64th publication of The Arion Press. Very good. Seller ID: 14286 Subject: Catalogue Two, Fine Press, Limited Editions, Literature You are buying from Underground Books, a brick & mortar bookshop specializing in used, rare, antiquarian, and out of print materials. We are a proud member of the Georgia Antiquarian Booksellers Association and the Independent Online Booksellers Association. If you are ever in the West Georgia area, please visit us in Carrollton at Underground Books or in Serenbe at Hills & Hamlets Bookshop. TERMS OF SALE Payment If you win an item in one of our auctions, if your offer has been accepted, or if you have chosen to buy an item now, please make your payment as soon as possible. We will not ship until we receive notice that the buyer has paid for the item. We expect payment within 3 days or reserve the right to cancel the order. Returns and Refunds We guarantee the condition of every book as it's described in our listings. If you're dissatisfied with your purchase (Incorrect Book/Not as Described/Damaged) or if the order hasn't arrived, you're eligible for a refund within 30 days of the estimated delivery date. If you've changed your mind about a book that you've ordered, please contact us, and we will respond promptly. If you are not satisfied for any reason you may return your book for a full refund, and if the error is ours, we will pay return shipping. SHIPPING Many of our items have free media mail shipping included! For larger, multi-volume sets, the cost is calculated by weight and will vary depending on package weight and buyer location. Please allow up to three business days processing time, although many of our orders require only one day to process and ship. Combined shipping is available for bidders who purchase multiple items. If you have special shipping or handling requests, please notify us before you make your payment. This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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Location: Carrollton, Georgia

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