Milton, John

Estimate

3,000 - 5,000 USD

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Description

Milton, John
Of Reformation touching Church Discipline in England: And the Causes that hitherto have hindered it. London: for Thomas Underhill, 1641
ink, paper

4to (8 x 6 1/4 ins.; 202 x 157 mm). Errata leaf present. Uncut, stitched as issued, edges preserved; small, light spot stain to title. Modern slipcase.

Provenance

acquisition: Bernard Quaritch, 1989

Literature

ESTC R17896; Wing M2134; Grolier/Wither to Prior 556

Catalogue Note

First edition of the first of Milton's anti-Episcopal pamphlets, traditionally regarded as his first prose work. A lovely, untouched copy as issued.