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John MILTON. A Defence of the People of England. 1692 - FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH

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AUTHOR: MILTON, John. TITLE: A Defence of the People of England, by John Milton: in Answer to Salmasius's Defence of the King. PUBLISHER: n.p., n.p., 1692. DESCRIPTION: FIRST EDITION IN ENGLISH. 1 vol., 6-15/16" x4-1/2", (iii)(xxii)(i)246pp.(i), lacks the initial blank endleaf but includes the blank after xxii and last leaf of publisher's notes, Bound in contemporary full speckled calf over cords, neatly rebacked retaining the original spine label. CONDITION: Back corners rubbed with loss, mild toning to pages, overall still A GOOD COPY. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Translated from the Latin, Pro Populo Anglicano Defensio by Joseph Washington, in reply to Claude Saumaise's Defensio Regia pro Carolo I. REFERENCE: Grolier Wither to Prior 590; Pforzheimer 726; Wing M-2104
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 6.94 in (17.63 cm)Width: 4.5 in (11.43 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
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  • Period:
    1690-1699
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1692
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Hillsborough, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    1stDibs: LU6214244630252

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