The Life Of John Milton: Narrated In Connexion With The Political, Ecclesiastical, And Literary History Of His Time. Volume I David Masson
1881. New and Revised Edition. 834 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Blue cloth with gilt lettering. Volume I. Library copy, with expected inserts, stamps and inscriptions. Rough-cut pages. Minor water staining, foxing and tanning to page; text unaffected. More prominent to text block edges and free endpapers. Light cracking and creasing to gutters but binding remains firm. Boards have minor corner bumping and edgewear with moderate water staining, tanning and scuffing overall. Spine has heavier tanning with soft crushing to ends. Lettering remains bright and clear. Book has a slight forward lean.