1753 French Translation of John Milton's Paradise Lost with Comte/Count Bookplates (Complete Set in Four Volumes) Vintage

1753 French Translation of John Milton's Paradise Lost with Comte/Count Bookplates (Complete Set in Four Volumes) VintageSet of 4 Antique Book Set of Paradise by Milton Mid 18th C French translation set of John Milton's Paradise Lost Published by Chez David I'aine, rue du Hurepoix, au Saint Esprit 1753 Complete in four volumes Contemporary full calf leather with gilt fleurons, raised bands, and red morocco spine labels Marbled end papagers and woodcut printer's book plate Old manuscript inscription (Mr. Petit Foy) on endpaper Translation is by Dupre de Saint Maur, the

with pastoral figures and livestock beneath a woodland canopy — woven in wool and silk and mounted on a giltwood rod with cast composite scrolled finials

Signed at lower right:

cherished heirlooms of minor nobility (BYOC/christening cup)

minor losses

Engraved brass and beautiful marquetry

very likely mid–late 19th century (ca

Removable cobalt blue liner with decorative metal frame with beaded garland and fleur-de-lis style accents

Late 19th to early 20th C Gilt bronze (ormolu) mount or applique

Rectangular French gilt bronze jardinière with pierced sides featuring elaborate scrolling foliage

molded shapes with swirled design

two rowing/poling and one seated

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