MARTIN, JOHN, illustrator. 1789-1854. Paradise Lost. London: Charles Wittingham, 1846. — MILTON, JOHN. 1608-1674.

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Estimate: $4,000–$6,000 hammer
Result: upcoming — 24 April 2023
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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, Online, New York · 24 April 2023
Record ID: TB-2026-481662
Record: first seen 20 Jul 2026 · updated 20 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Milton, John. 1608-1674., MARTIN, JOHN, illustrator. 1789-1854. Paradise Lost. London: Charles Wittingham, 1846. Bonhams, 24 Apr 2023, lot 177. estimate $4,000–$6,000, unsold at time of record. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-481662.

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72% chance this lot finds a buyer · market base rate 72%

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Milton, John. 1608-1674., MARTIN, JOHN, illustrator. 1789-1854. Paradise Lost. London: Charles Wittingham, 1846. Bonhams, 24 Apr 2023, lot 177. estimate $4,000–$6,000, unsold at time of record. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-481662.

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