Milton's Paradise Lost illustrated Edited with Notes and a Life of Milton by Robert Vaughan and illustrated by Gustav Dore
Publication:[circa 1860’s] Cassell, Petter, and Galpin
A beautifully bound oversized folio edition of Milton’s Paradise Lost illustrated by Gustave Doré. This landmark illustrated edition of Paradise Lost was first published in 1866 by Cassell in London. Featuring 50 dramatic engravings, Doré’s illustrations bring Milton’s epic to life depicting celestial battles, fallen angels, and the Garden of Eden with dark expressive detail. The edition was edited by Robert Vaughan, who also provided notes and a biography of Milton.
Doré’s illustrations became iconic and the book was reprinted in various editions throughout the 19th century. However these early oversized folio editions, measuring over 15 inches tall, are the most impressive.
Condition: publisher's full black morocco, gilt ruled and decorated, tiny ink ownership inscription on flyleaf; some light rubbing and a few scuffs to the leather; tight and sound, overall in Very Good condition