Paradise Lost John Milton 1860 Antique Book Annotated Civil War Era Illustration
$ 47.52
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Paradise Lost John Milton 1860 Antique Book Annotated Civil War Era Illustration. Original 1860 publication. ByJohn Milton. Full title:Paradise Lost. This is being sold as an antique collectible copy with provenance interest rather than as a fine collector-grade example. Strong antique shelf presence. Paradise Lost John Milton 1860 Antique Book Annotated Civil War Era with Illustrations. Wonderful Civil War–era survivor—an 1860 copy of Paradise Lost filled with period handwritten notes and dated owner inscriptions from 1861. Full Description Antique 1860 edition of Paradise Lost by John Milton , edited by Rev. James R. Boyd, published in New York by A. S. Barnes & Burr, 1860. This example stands out because of the multiple handwritten inscriptions and annotations throughout, including ownership notes dated August 6th, 1861, placing it directly in the Civil War period. These personal inscriptions add strong collector appeal beyond a standard reading copy. Visible inscription appears to read: “Mary A. Gay Limestone Springs Aug 6th 1861” Additional handwritten pencil notes and annotations appear throughout the book, including margin notes, copied verse, and personal ownership references. Features: Original 1860 publication Full title: Paradise Lost By John Milton Edited by Rev. James R. Boyd Publisher: A. S. Barnes & Burr, New York Civil War era ownership inscription Multiple handwritten notes throughout Decorative embossed cloth boards Illustrated plate present Strong antique shelf presence Condition: Fair antique condition with significant age-related wear consistent with a true mid-19th century book. Notable wear includes: Heavy spine wear and cloth loss Edge wear and corner wear Foxing and toning Detached/loose areas Page wear and age staining Binding wear throughout This is being sold as an antique collectible copy with provenance interest rather than as a fine collector-grade example. The handwritten 1861 inscriptions are the real selling point here—ideal for antique book collectors, Civil War-era paper collectors, and buyers who value provenance-rich books. antique john milton book paradise lost 1860 civil war era book 1861 inscription book annotated antique book handwritten notes antique book antique poetry book victorian era book embossed cloth binding antique literature collectible 19th century book old library book marginalia collectible provenance book antique book collector
