Milton, John; Todd, Henry John. The Poetical Works of John Milton (4 volume set) with Notes of Various Authors; and with some account of the Life and Writings of Milton, derived principally from original documents in Her Majesty's State-Paper Office. London: Rivingtons; Longman and Co.; etc., 1852. Fifth Edition. [12453]
Four volumes in polished calf, gilt borders to boards, raised hubs to spine with 6 panels, four decorated in blind & gilt, the other two with black leather title labels and burgundy leather author & volume labels. Each 8 3/4 x 5 3/4 inches, gilt board edges & turn-ins, all page edges speckled. Bindings are near-fine with fine joints, some light scuffing, and a thin chip to the headcap of vol. iv. (see second photo). Each volume with a small printed pre-zip code address label as bookplate. Vol. I. Engraved portrait of Milton as frontispiece; xxviii, 523 pp., facsimile plate of Milton's handwriting. Vol. II. 589 pp. Vol. III. xxiii, 431 pp. Vol. VI. viii, 560 pp.; engraved plate of The Inner Gateway, Ludlow Castle; another of a fac-simile of a 1655 date drawing. All text pages are bright and clean; there is moderate foxing on the plates. Very good. Hardcover.
The Some Account..&c. was written by the late Rev. Henry John Todd, M.A., Chaplain in Ordinary to Her Majesty, and Archdeacon of Cleveland.
An exceptionally nice set for your library.
John Milton (1608-1674), English poet; “one of the most illustrious of his race for genius, philanthropy, learning, and virtue.” – Allibone.
“In his fourfold character of Christian, statesman, poet, and man, Milton deserves all the respect that he has ever received. His splendid genius and steadfast devotion to liberty and progress compel the homage of all generous and appreciative souls. God grant that these pages, devoted to the delineation of the life of one of the grandest teachers and benefactors ever lent to the human race, may persuade all readers, to the extent of their ability, to emulate his virtues, and to be as faithful to Christianity and freedom in their day and generation, as John Milton was in his.” – Carlos W. Martyn.
Henry John Todd (1763-1845), Anglican priest, librarian at Lambath Place, a noted scholar and editor of the Works of John Milton.
