Milton's Paradise lost.

Milton's Paradise lost.
Date
1791
By
Milton, John, 1608-1674., Carpenter, Richard, fl. 1781-1830. engraver., Palmer, Thomas, fl. 1791. calligrapher.
Notes

An engraved writing sheet with landscape oval illustration of Adam and Eve, at head and the central area flanked by three portrait oval illustrations on either side each illustrating a scene from 'Paradise lost' with appropriate text beneath.

Date of publication printed in middle of publishing statement.

Printed on paper watermarked with horn, and "R. Williams' (similar to Heawood 2758).

Archived by the National Library of New Zealand in TIFF (1 broadside).

Electronic reproduction. : Wellington, N.Z. : National Library of New Zealand, [2016]. Mode of access: World Wide Web. Reproduction of Alexander Turnbull Library Rare Book copy.

Electronic reproduction of Alexander Turnbull Library Rare Book copy. Copy specific details available on request from Curator, Rare Books and Fine Printing. Provenance: samples of handwriting in black ink, copperplate style, of 3 verses separated by double lines ruled in red and signed: "Thomas Palmer. Scripsit. Decr. 23. 1791"; also signed in ink on verso 'Tommy Palmer'. Purchased by ATL from Christies' auction, 21 March, 2007. A few tears in margins, mended on the reverse side. Accompanied by printed entry from auction catalogue. Acc. 363511.

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Other Versions
Print version: Milton's Paradise lost.

Related to
Digital Collection = Kohinga Matihiko 81268192800002836 Alma Collection

Other Titles
Paradise lost. Selections
Publisher
London. : Publish'd as the Act directs, ... by Rd. Carpenter Engraver & Printer, No. 16, Aldgate High Street and Champante & Whitrow, Jewry Street., 1 Octr. 1791.
Format
1 online resource
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