Paradise regain'd. A poem, in four books. To which is added Samson Agonistes: and Poems upon several occasions. A new edition, with notes of various authors, by Thomas Newston, D.D.
RA Collection: Book
Record number
07/4981
Author
Variant Title
Paradise regained
Joannis Miltoni Londinensis Poemata
Poems upon several occasions
Samson Agonistes, a dramatic poem
A mask presented as Ludlow-Castle, 1634. Before the Earl of Bridgewater, then President of Wales
Spine title: Milton's poems
Joannis Miltoni Londinensis Poemata
Poems upon several occasions
Samson Agonistes, a dramatic poem
A mask presented as Ludlow-Castle, 1634. Before the Earl of Bridgewater, then President of Wales
Spine title: Milton's poems
Edition
A new edition, with notes of various authors, by Thomas Newton, D.D.
Imprint
London: Printed for J. and R. Tonson and S. Draper in the Strand, MDCCLII
Physical Description
[8], 690, [2] pages, [6] leaves of plates : 5 illustrations (engravings), 1 portrait (engraving) ; 30 cm.
General Note
Half-titles for distinct works.
Frontispiece portrait of John Milton signed below the image: `Ex Museo I. Richardson ; G. Vertue sculpsit 1751,' and bears the statement `Frontis: vol.III.' at the top. All other engravings signed as invented and drawn by F. Hayman and engraved by J.G. Müller, C. Grignion and S. F. Ravenet.
Bibliography Note
Includes index.
Contents
Paradise regain'd -- Samson Agonistes -- Poems upon several occasions -- Sonnets -- Psalms -- Joannis Miltoni Londinensis -- Poemata -- Index of the less common words occasionally explained and illustrated in the notes.
References
ESTC, T147051
Provenance
Blue ink stamp of the "Baptist Union, Castle Street, E.C. Library" on the title page and page 59.
Binding Note
Bound in blue leather with 5 raised bands on spine. Lettered in gold on spine: `Milton's Poems'
Subject
Illustrated books
Poetry - 17th century - English
Jesus Christ Temptation ; Poetry
Samson (Biblical judge) ; Poetry
Poetry - 17th century - English
Jesus Christ Temptation ; Poetry
Samson (Biblical judge) ; Poetry
Contributors
Thomas Newton Bishop of Bristol, editor
George Vertue, engraver
Francis Hayman RA, source artist, draughtsman
Johann Gotthard van Müller, engraver
Charles Grignion, engraver
Simon François Ravenet ARA, engraver
Jonathan Richardson the Elder
J. and R. Tonson and S. Draper, printer
George Vertue, engraver
Francis Hayman RA, source artist, draughtsman
Johann Gotthard van Müller, engraver
Charles Grignion, engraver
Simon François Ravenet ARA, engraver
Jonathan Richardson the Elder
J. and R. Tonson and S. Draper, printer
