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MILTON, John (1608-1674). Poems, &c. upon Several Occasions. London: T. Dring, 1673.
Second edition, second state with ‘Blew Anchor’ imprint on title. ‘This edition, which was doubtless authorized by Milton, contains besides all that was included with one or two exceptions in the first edition, 1645, a number of poems here printed for the first time’ (Pforzheimer). ESTC R42174; Pforzheimer 724.
Octavo (158 x 104mm). With the 5pp. advertisements (title splitting at gutter due to old repair, two minor tears). Contemporary speckled calf, spine label gilt (rebacked preserving original spine, corners worn). Provenance: ‘Mrs Melleton’s Sale’ (inscription dated 28 April 1746) – Shadworth H. Hodgson (1832-1912; bookplate) – Rugby School (library label recording Hodgson bequest).
Second edition, second state with ‘Blew Anchor’ imprint on title. ‘This edition, which was doubtless authorized by Milton, contains besides all that was included with one or two exceptions in the first edition, 1645, a number of poems here printed for the first time’ (Pforzheimer). ESTC R42174; Pforzheimer 724.
Octavo (158 x 104mm). With the 5pp. advertisements (title splitting at gutter due to old repair, two minor tears). Contemporary speckled calf, spine label gilt (rebacked preserving original spine, corners worn). Provenance: ‘Mrs Melleton’s Sale’ (inscription dated 28 April 1746) – Shadworth H. Hodgson (1832-1912; bookplate) – Rugby School (library label recording Hodgson bequest).
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