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In-4 carr� ( 295 X 230 mm ) de XV-76 pages, plein v�lin ivoire, dos lisse orn� du titre et d'un d�cor dor�s, t�te dor�e. PREMIER TIRAGE du frontispice et des 24 "f�eriques" illustrations en couleurs contrecoll�es sur papier fort brun sous serpentes l�gend�es par Arthur RACKHAM. Tirage de luxe, limit� � 300 exemplaires num�rot�s � la presse, celui-ci sign� par Arthur RACKHAM. Tr�s bel exemplaire. Enfantina Litt�rature Contes F�es Gravure Illustration.

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.