Title: The Poetical Works of John Milton Author: Milton, John. Place: London Publisher: Printed by W. Bulmer for John and Josiah Boydell Date: 1794-1797 Description: 3 volumes. cxxxiii, [2] 213; [2], 286; [2], 300 pp. 28 plates after R. Westall by various engravers. Extra-illustrated with the insertion of 24 extended (remargined) smaller-format mezzotint engravings by John Martin from one of the two imperial 4to editions of Milton bearing his haunting illustrations. (Folio) 41.5x32 cm (16¼x12½") period full maroon morocco, elaborately bordered in gilt and blind, spines gilt, all edges gilt. First Edition Thus. “Boydell’s magnificent edition, with plates after Westall...by many thought to be the finest production of Mr. Bulmer’s press” (Lowndes, 1556). Lowndes praise is as usual not without merit. A great book in terms of format, layout, typography and presentation, the Richard Westall (1765-1836) designed engravings are outstanding, as expectable from a talented artist operating at the peak of his creative powers. “From about 1815 onwards Westall's reputation slowly declined. In addition, he broke his right arm after falling from a horse and the injury took two years to mend. Almost bankrupt, he considered leaving for France” (DNB). While not a particularly uncommon or valuable book in its own right, this particular copy has been extra-illustrated with the undeniably sublime and haunting John Martin mezzotints. Gordon Ray (1976) writes of these mezzotints: “The apocalyptic romanticism of his conceptions had many sources...[and while] the resulting images may be heterogeneous, but they are also unforgettable” Lot Amendments Condition: Bindings worn, joints cracked, hinges reinforced, bookplates (Andrew Wyllie), intermittent foxing, some light browning; internally very good. Item number: 250363
Title: The Poetical Works of John Milton Author: Milton, John. Place: London Publisher: Printed by W. Bulmer for John and Josiah Boydell Date: 1794-1797 Description: 3 volumes. cxxxiii, [2] 213; [2], 286; [2], 300 pp. 28 plates after R. Westall by various engravers. Extra-illustrated with the insertion of 24 extended (remargined) smaller-format mezzotint engravings by John Martin from one of the two imperial 4to editions of Milton bearing his haunting illustrations. (Folio) 41.5x32 cm (16¼x12½") period full maroon morocco, elaborately bordered in gilt and blind, spines gilt, all edges gilt. First Edition Thus. “Boydell’s magnificent edition, with plates after Westall...by many thought to be the finest production of Mr. Bulmer’s press” (Lowndes, 1556). Lowndes praise is as usual not without merit. A great book in terms of format, layout, typography and presentation, the Richard Westall (1765-1836) designed engravings are outstanding, as expectable from a talented artist operating at the peak of his creative powers. “From about 1815 onwards Westall's reputation slowly declined. In addition, he broke his right arm after falling from a horse and the injury took two years to mend. Almost bankrupt, he considered leaving for France” (DNB). While not a particularly uncommon or valuable book in its own right, this particular copy has been extra-illustrated with the undeniably sublime and haunting John Martin mezzotints. Gordon Ray (1976) writes of these mezzotints: “The apocalyptic romanticism of his conceptions had many sources...[and while] the resulting images may be heterogeneous, but they are also unforgettable” Lot Amendments Condition: Bindings worn, joints cracked, hinges reinforced, bookplates (Andrew Wyllie), intermittent foxing, some light browning; internally very good. Item number: 250363
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