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MILTON, John (1608–1674). Paradise Lost [and] Paradise Regain’d. Edited by Thomas Newton with notes. London: for J. Beecroft, [et al], 1775–1777. 3 volumes, large 4to (287 x 232 mm). Engraved portrait frontispieces in each volume by Vertue, 17 engraved plates after Hayman, engraved head–piece and capital initial. Full contemporary calf, spines in 6 compartments with 5 raised bands, red and olive morocco lettering–pieces gilt, gilt centerpieces and tooling in compartment remainders (light rubbing along joints). Provenance: Haddon E. Klingberg (recent ownership signature on front free endpapers). Eighth edition in a handsome contemporary binding.