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Antique illustrated book - "Milton's Paradise Lost" illustrated by Gustave Doré
$75.00
Description
**Physical Characteristics:** This is a hardcover book with an ornate brown/bronze colored cover featuring elaborate Victorian-era decorative illustrations in gold/yellow gilt. The cover displays the title "PARADISE LOST" prominently along with "ILLUSTRATED" and "GUSTAVE DORÉ" in decorative lettering, surrounded by detailed engravings of figures and ornamental designs. The binding appears to be cloth or leather with gilt decoration.
**Dimensions & Condition:** Based on visual context, the book appears to be approximately 10" × 7" × 2" (large quarto format). The condition shows moderate age-appropriate wear with some dulling of the gilt decoration and edge wear typical of 19th century books. The spine and corners show handling wear but the overall structure appears intact. Interior pages show the characteristic cream/off-white aging of period paper, with clear detailed engravings visible, including Doré's signature artistic style depicting biblical scenes.
**Dimensions & Condition:** Based on visual context, the book appears to be approximately 10" × 7" × 2" (large quarto format). The condition shows moderate age-appropriate wear with some dulling of the gilt decoration and edge wear typical of 19th century books. The spine and corners show handling wear but the overall structure appears intact. Interior pages show the characteristic cream/off-white aging of period paper, with clear detailed engravings visible, including Doré's signature artistic style depicting biblical scenes.
Origin
N. Olmsted Cleanout
Listed
March 1, 2026