Milton John (1608-1674). François-René de Chateaubriand. Alphonse de Lamartine. - Le Paradis perdu. - 1891
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Milton John (1608–1674) illustrated Le Paradis perdu, translated by Chateaubriand with a preface by Alphonse de Lamartine, in a limited 1891 grand in‑folio edition, 219 pages, 35 × 24 cm, half red morocco binding, in good condition with 30 steel engravings.
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John Milton – Paradise Lost – Translation by Chateaubriand – 30 steel-engraved plates – Large folio – 1891.
Milton John (1608-1674)
Paradise Lost.
Translation by François-René de Chateaubriand, preceded by Reflections on the life and writings of Milton by Alphonse de Lamartine.
Paris, G. Guérin, Nicolle et Cie, booksellers-publishers, 1891.
Important illustrated edition in large format, enriched with 30 textless steel-engraved plates.
The compositions, particularly spectacular, illustrate the great episodes of Paradise Lost: Satan, Beelzebub, the angels, the fall and the infernal scenes. Several plates are printed in different tones, notably blue and sanguine, giving the work a remarkable decorative character. Notably the portrait of John Milton, as well as the major compositions The Council and Satan and Beelzebub can be observed.
1 large-format folio volume, 219 pages.
35 cm × 24 cm.
Old half-red leather binding, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt ruling and floral tools, gilt title Milton – Paradise Lost.
Binding sound, showing some rubbing and signs of use, particularly at the headcaps and joints. Interior overall well preserved. The large plates retain a fresh overall appearance.
The photos are an integral part of the description.
Shipping by Chronopost or another service depending on the country, with insurance.
John Milton – Paradise Lost – Translation by Chateaubriand – 30 steel-engraved plates – Large folio – 1891.
Milton John (1608-1674)
Paradise Lost.
Translation by François-René de Chateaubriand, preceded by Reflections on the life and writings of Milton by Alphonse de Lamartine.
Paris, G. Guérin, Nicolle et Cie, booksellers-publishers, 1891.
Important illustrated edition in large format, enriched with 30 textless steel-engraved plates.
The compositions, particularly spectacular, illustrate the great episodes of Paradise Lost: Satan, Beelzebub, the angels, the fall and the infernal scenes. Several plates are printed in different tones, notably blue and sanguine, giving the work a remarkable decorative character. Notably the portrait of John Milton, as well as the major compositions The Council and Satan and Beelzebub can be observed.
1 large-format folio volume, 219 pages.
35 cm × 24 cm.
Old half-red leather binding, spine with raised bands decorated with gilt ruling and floral tools, gilt title Milton – Paradise Lost.
Binding sound, showing some rubbing and signs of use, particularly at the headcaps and joints. Interior overall well preserved. The large plates retain a fresh overall appearance.
The photos are an integral part of the description.
Shipping by Chronopost or another service depending on the country, with insurance.
Details
Number of books
1
Subject
Illustrated, Literature
Book title
Le Paradis perdu.
Author/ Illustrator
Milton John (1608-1674). François-René de Chateaubriand. Alphonse de Lamartine.
Condition
Good
Publication year oldest item
1891
Height
35 cm
Edition
Limited edition
Width
24 cm
Language
French
Original language
Yes
Publisher
Paris, G. Guérin, Nicolle et Cie, libraires-éditeurs, 1891.
Binding/ Material
Half leather
Extras
Tipped in plates
Number of pages
219
