The life of John Milton ; containing, besides, the history of his works, several extraordinary characters of men, and books, sects, parties, and opinions: with Amyntor; or a defense of Milton's life: by John Toland. And various notes now added.

Accession number

PML 127655

Creator

Toland, John, 1670-1722.

Published

[London] Reprinted for A. Millar in the Strand, 1761.

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Charles Ryskamp in memory of Julia P. Wightman;

Description

259 p. 21 cm. (8vo)

Binding

Bound in red calf, gilt with symbols of republicanism: on front cover, Liberty beneath a star (Bond 4a1), between branches of palm (Bond 9a) and olive (Bond 11a); on rear cover, Britannia beneath a star (Bond 13b1), between the cock (Bond 3a) and the seat

Provenance

Thomas Hollis, Leonard Schlosser (bookplate); Charles Ryskamp.

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Century

18th century

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The life of John Milton ; containing, besides, the history of his works, several extraordinary characters of men, and books, sects, parties, and opinions: with Amyntor; or a defense of Milton's life: by John Toland. And various notes now added.