Lot 121
Milton (John) Of Prelatical Episcopacy, first edition, Printed by R. O. and G. D. for Thomas Underhill, 1641.
Hammer Price: £1,300
Description
Milton (John) Of Prelatical Episcopacy, first edition, lacking initial blank leaf, modern dark blue crushed morocco by Riviere & Son, lettered in gilt, inner gilt dentelles, g.e., joints rubbed, [Wing M2133], 4to, Printed by R. O. and G. D. for Thomas Underhill, 1641.
⁂ This copy with line 5 of title reading "VVhither" (another variant has "Testmonies" line 6/7). The second of Milton's pamphlets written in support of the five Protestant ministers in the Smectymnus controversy.
Provenance: E.C. Simpson (bookplate).
Description
Milton (John) Of Prelatical Episcopacy, first edition, lacking initial blank leaf, modern dark blue crushed morocco by Riviere & Son, lettered in gilt, inner gilt dentelles, g.e., joints rubbed, [Wing M2133], 4to, Printed by R. O. and G. D. for Thomas Underhill, 1641.
⁂ This copy with line 5 of title reading "VVhither" (another variant has "Testmonies" line 6/7). The second of Milton's pamphlets written in support of the five Protestant ministers in the Smectymnus controversy.
Provenance: E.C. Simpson (bookplate).
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