A complete collection of the historical, political, and miscellaneous works of John Milton, both English and Latin. : With som [sic] papers never before publish'd. In three volumes. To which is prefix'd the life of the author, containing, besides the history of his works, several extraordinary characters of men and books, sects, parties, and opinions.
1698
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Title
A complete collection of the historical, political, and miscellaneous works of John Milton, both English and Latin. : With som [sic] papers never before publish'd. In three volumes. To which is prefix'd the life of the author, containing, besides the history of his works, several extraordinary characters of men and books, sects, parties, and opinions.
Uniform title
Prose works
Created/published
Amsterdam [i.e. London] : [s.n.], finish'd in the year M.DC.XC.VIII. [1698]
Description
3 v. ([4], 5-48, iv, 120, [22], 139-270 p., 271-274 leaves, [2], 275-441, [1], p. 442, [1]; [4], 443-528, 525-568, 545-812, [2], p. 819, 836-837, 822-872; [4], 112, 105-363, [1] p. : port. ; (fol.)
Associated name
Milton, John, 1608-1674. author.
Faithorne, William, 1616-1691, printmaker.
Toland, John, 1670-1722. Life of John Milton.
Faithorne, William, 1616-1691, printmaker.
Toland, John, 1670-1722. Life of John Milton.
Note
"The edition is commonly known as 'Toland's', but he was not the editor. He remarked elsewhere that he would have omitted several of the works."--Coleridge. John Toland did write the life of Milton printed in Volume 1, which is signed and dated: I.T. Sept. 3. 1698.
Title page in red and black.
Half-title (pi1r with port. on verso) reads "Miltons historical and political works". Variant: with an additional half-title (²pi1r) with verso blank which precedes "The life of Milton". This half-title is not reflected in the above pagination statement.
The frontispiece portrait of Milton (pi1v) is signed: Gul. Faithorne ad vivum delin. et sculpsit.
Actual place of publication from Wing.
In three volumes, each with separate dated title page. Volume 3 has title: Joannis Miltoni opera omnia Latina.
Internal title pages in volumes 1 and 2 are dated 1694.
Volumes 1 and 2 have continuous pagination and register.
Volume 1 includes index for "The history of Britain".
The page preceding p. 836 is numbered 819.
The first leaf of Volume 3 is blank.
Title page in red and black.
Half-title (pi1r with port. on verso) reads "Miltons historical and political works". Variant: with an additional half-title (²pi1r) with verso blank which precedes "The life of Milton". This half-title is not reflected in the above pagination statement.
The frontispiece portrait of Milton (pi1v) is signed: Gul. Faithorne ad vivum delin. et sculpsit.
Actual place of publication from Wing.
In three volumes, each with separate dated title page. Volume 3 has title: Joannis Miltoni opera omnia Latina.
Internal title pages in volumes 1 and 2 are dated 1694.
Volumes 1 and 2 have continuous pagination and register.
Volume 1 includes index for "The history of Britain".
The page preceding p. 836 is numbered 819.
The first leaf of Volume 3 is blank.
Cited/described in
Wing, D.G. Short-title catalogue of books printed in England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, and British America, and of English books printed in other countries, 1641-1700 (CD-ROM, 1996), M2087
Shawcross, J. Milton, 395
Coleridge, K.A. Catalogue of the Milton collection in the Turnbull Library, 73
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R19720
Shawcross, J. Milton, 395
Coleridge, K.A. Catalogue of the Milton collection in the Turnbull Library, 73
English short title catalogue (ESTC), R19720
Includes
Milton, John, 1608-1674. Prose works. English.
Milton, John, 1608-1674. Prose works. Latin.
Milton, John, 1608-1674. Prose works. Latin.
Genre/form
Annotations.
Place of creation/publication
Great Britain -- England -- London.
Item Details
Call number
131- 850f Vol. 1
Folger-specific note
Volume one only. Manuscript pencilled markings and notes. Provenance: inscription on t.p.: "James O. Putnam / Buffalo"; purchased by Folger from Spaight, 28 May 1951, 120:226
Call number
131- 850f Vol. 2
Folger-specific note
Volume two only. Manuscript pencilled markings and notes. Leaf 5M3 torn, affecting text. Provenance: inscription on t.p.: "James O. Putnam / Buffalo"; purchased by Folger from Spaight, 28 May 1951, 120:226
Call number
FAST ACC 271033 (folio)
Folger-specific note
This copy has not yet been cataloged. The description may contain incorrect information. The "FAST ACC" number is a temporary call number. Please email catalog@folger.edu for assistance. From dealer's description: "A complete collection of the historical, Political and miscellaneous woks. 3 vol., engraved portrait frontispiece, vol.1 title printed in red and black, occasional light spotting, bookplate, contemporary panelled calf, paper labels to spines, vol.1 upper joint cracked but holding firm, spines darkened, [Wing M2087], folio, Amsterdam [but London], 1698." Ordered from:Christopher Edwards, D9264, 2018-11-29 at Antiquariat Forum Auction "Fine Books, Manuscripts and Works on Paper", November 29, 2018, Lot 159. Purchase made possible by The Lois Green Schwoerer Acquisitions Fund.
Folger accession
271033