1886 Paradise Lost John Milton GUSTAVE DORE God Genesis Bible ART Altemus FOLIO
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1886 Paradise Lost John Milton GUSTAVE DORE God Genesis Bible ART Altemus FOLIO
A scarce and beautiful folio edition of John Miltons epic poem “Miltons Paradise Lost” includes incredible illustrations by Gustave Dore. It tells the story of Adam and Eves fall from grace in the Garden of Eden, as well as Satans rebellion against God. Dores detailed and dramatic illustrations bring the characters and events of the poem to life, depicting angels, demons, and heavenly battles in vivid detail. The artwork is considered some of the most iconic and influential representations of the story, and continues to inspire artists and readers today.
This “Altemus Edition” includes 50 full-page engravings of Gustave Dores artwork. It was edited by Henry C. Walsh and published by Henry Altemus near the turn of the 19th-century.
Item number: #40869
Price: $550
MILTON, John; DORE, Gustave (Illus.); WALSH, Henry C. (Editor)
Miltons Paradise Lost
Philadelphia: Henry Altemus, [c.1886]. Altemus Edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete
vi, 319, [1]
50 full-page illustrations
References: Harryhausen, Master of Imagination
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Decorative dark blue cloth
Size: ~12in X 10in (30cm x 25cm)
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40869
A scarce and beautiful folio edition of John Miltons epic poem “Miltons Paradise Lost” includes incredible illustrations by Gustave Dore. It tells the story of Adam and Eves fall from grace in the Garden of Eden, as well as Satans rebellion against God. Dores detailed and dramatic illustrations bring the characters and events of the poem to life, depicting angels, demons, and heavenly battles in vivid detail. The artwork is considered some of the most iconic and influential representations of the story, and continues to inspire artists and readers today.
This “Altemus Edition” includes 50 full-page engravings of Gustave Dores artwork. It was edited by Henry C. Walsh and published by Henry Altemus near the turn of the 19th-century.
Item number: #40869
Price: $550
MILTON, John; DORE, Gustave (Illus.); WALSH, Henry C. (Editor)
Miltons Paradise Lost
Philadelphia: Henry Altemus, [c.1886]. Altemus Edition.
Details:
Collation: Complete
vi, 319, [1]
50 full-page illustrations
References: Harryhausen, Master of Imagination
Language: English
Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
Decorative dark blue cloth
Size: ~12in X 10in (30cm x 25cm)
Our Guarantee:
Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide.
Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!
40869
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1886 Paradise Lost John Milton GUSTAVE DORE God Genesis Bible ART Altemus FOLIO
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