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Quarto. Rebound in brown leather. (fading to leather) Five raised bands. Gilt letterint to spine. Moire endpapers. This edition is limited to 550 copies numbered and signed by the artist of which 400 are for sale in the United Kingdom, 100 for sale in the United States and 50 for presentation. This is copy #115. Twenty-two full page gorgeous color mounted plates with tissue guards by Rackham. Binding shows edge wear along spine both front and back covers. Ribbon frayed. Interior very nice.

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.