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Paradise Lost: A Poem in Twelve Books Author: Milton, John Place Published: London Publisher: Printed by Miles Flesher, for Richard Bently...and Jacob Tonson Date Published: 1688 Description: [4], 219, [1], 219-250, 151-197, 298-343, [7] pp. With frontispiece portrait of Milton engraved in copper by R. White from the painting by William Faithorne plus 12 copper-engraved plates, most by Michael Burghers or Peter Paul Bouche. (Folio) 31.5x19 (12½x7½"), 18th century calf, raised bands, morocco lettering piece. Fourth edition, stated. First illustrated edition of Milton's epic poem, and a landmark in book production as the first illustrated edition of a contemporaneous English author. This is one of three imprint variants of this edition. Bookplate to verso of title page; inscription dated 1759 opposite p.60. ESTC R13313; Wing M2146. Condition: Binding worn with front board starting with hinge reinforced, rear board nearly loose; title page soiled, repaired and laid onto new sheet; occasional staining, slight toning mostly to page edges; very good. Item#: 359953 Headline: Milton's Paradise Lost 1st illustrated 1688