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One-half crushed red moroccor, spine simply gilt. Leather darkened and with some rubbing to joints, internally clean, near fine in custom mylar cover. First edition thus, one of 400 copies for England, signed by Arthur Rackham.

Comus: A Mask, also known as simply Comus, is a masque written by John Milton in 1634. It was first presented on Michaelmas night, September 29, 1634, before John Egerton, the Earl of Bridgewater, at Ludlow Castle in celebration of his inauguration as Lord President of Wales. Known for its themes of chastity and virtue, the narrative of Comus follows the Lady who is lost in the woods and tempted by the enchanter Comus. Her virtue and steadfastness against seduction are celebrated in the masque.