Paradise Lost. A Poem in Ten Books. London: S. Simmons, 1669. — MILTON, JOHN. 1608-1674.

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Estimate: $6,000–$9,000 hammer
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books & Manuscripts, Los Angeles · 17 February 2013
Record ID: TB-2026-2130822
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Milton, John. 1608-1674., Paradise Lost. A Poem in Ten Books. London: S. Simmons, 1669. Bonhams, 17 Feb 2013, lot 6236. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2130822.

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Milton, John. 1608-1674., Paradise Lost. A Poem in Ten Books. London: S. Simmons, 1669. Bonhams, 17 Feb 2013, lot 6236. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-2130822.

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