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Milton's Paradise Lost Altemus Edition 47 Gustave Doré Illustrations Gilt Rare

Description: Milton's Paradise Lost, illustrated by Gustave Doré, is a highly sought-after folio edition published by Henry Altemus in Philadelphia. This edition features a decorative hardcover binding with gilt and blind stamping on the front board, geometric blind stamping on the back board, and publishers green cloth boards. All edges are gilt, adding to its luxurious appearance. The book contains 47 full-page illustrations by the renowned artist Gustave Doré, bringing Milton's epic poetry to life with stunning visuals.Condition:Binding: Secure, despite some rubbing and wear to edges and corners. The head and foot of the spine show signs of crushing, and the corners have slight inward turning.Boards: Some soil present on the boards.Illustrations: A repair made with tape to an illustration around page 59 (Book III., lines 473-474). Torn illustrations and pages 130-132, visible in photographs.Pages: Some soil and minor foxing, but generally clean.Key Features:Title: Milton's Paradise LostIllustrator: Gustave DoréPublisher: Henry Altemus, PhiladelphiaBinding: Decorative hardcover with gilt and blind stamping, all gilt edgesPages: 47 full-page illustrations by Gustave DoréCondition: Some wear and repairs, as detailedHighlights:Artistic Value: Gustave Doré's illustrations are considered masterpieces, adding significant value and desirability to this edition.Collectible: A highly collectible edition due to the combination of Milton's epic poetry and Doré's illustrations.Historical Significance: Likely published in the late 19th century (circa 1880s-1890s), this edition reflects the high-quality book production standards of its time.Value and Desirability: The Henry Altemus edition of Milton's Paradise Lost illustrated by Gustave Doré is highly valued by collectors for its artistic and literary significance. The combination of Milton's classic text with Doré's evocative illustrations makes this edition particularly desirable. Despite the condition issues, this book remains a sought-after collectible.

Price: 348.24 USD

Location: Topsham, Maine

End Time: 2024-11-29T22:04:51.000Z

Shipping Cost: 7.63 USD

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Binding: Hardcover

Place of Publication: Philadelphia

Signed: No

Publisher: Henry Altemus

Subject: Religion & Spirituality

Original/Facsimile: Original

Language: English

Illustrator: Gustave Doré

Special Attributes: Collector's Edition, Folio, Illustrated

Author: John Milton

Region: North America

Topic: Literature

Country/Region of Manufacture: United States

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