Lot no. 188
MILTON (John). PARADISE LOST, POEM. Paris, Defer et Maisonneuve, 1792. 2 volumes large in-4°, basane, gilt lace, smooth spine, gilt edges (contemporary binding).
First edition of the 12 figures by Schall engraved in colour by Clément, Colibert, Demonchy and Gautier. Bilingual English-French edition, the translation is that of Dupré de Saint-Maur, whose true author is said to be the Abbé de Boismorand. Copy containing the figures before the letter. Binding very damaged, foxing.
See original version (French) Auto-translation. Refer to original language for legal validity.
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