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An elegantly bound collection of all of Milton's works, attractively illustrated. Three works in four vols, duodecimo (166 x 98 mm). Contemporary red morocco, spines lettered in gilt, frame to covers of double gilt and blind rules with floral cornerpieces, dark green endpapers, gilt edges. Engraved title pages (2 general and 12 divisional in Paradise Lost, 1 general and 3 divisional in Paradise Regained, 1 general and 5 divisional in Poems, all complete) Bound without half-titles. Very light soiling and darkening to bindings, but fresh and well-preserved, plates lightly toned else contents clean. A very attractive set.

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.