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Author

Milton, John, 1608-1674.

Collective uniform title

Prose works. English & Latin

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.

Varying form of title

Miltons historical and political works

Varying form of title

Joannis Miltoni opera omnia Latina

Imprint

Amsterdam [i.e. London] : [s.n.], finish'd in the year M.DC.XC.VIII. [1698]

Physical description

3 v. ([4], 5-48, iv, 120, [22], 139-270 p., 271-274 l., [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. ; 2⁰

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.

Note

Title page in red and black.

Note

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.

Note

The frontispiece portrait of Milton (pi1v) is signed: Gul. Faithorne ad vivum delin. et sculpsit.

Note

Actual place of publication from Wing.

Note

In three volumes, each with separate dated title page. Volume 3 has title: Joannis Miltoni opera omnia Latina.

Note

Internal title pages in volumes 1 and 2 are dated 1694.

Note

Volumes 1 and 2 have continuous pagination and register.

Note

Volume 1 includes index for "The history of Britain".

Note

The page preceding p. 836 is numbered 819.

Note

The first leaf of Volume 3 is blank.

Citation/references note

Wing (CD-Rom, 1996), M2087

Citation/references note

Shawcross, J. Milton, 395

Citation/references note

Coleridge, K.A. Catalogue of the Milton collection in the Turnbull Library, 73

Reproduction note

Microfilm. Ann Arbor, Mich. University Microfilms, 1963. 1 microfilm reel ; 35mm. (Early English books, 1641-1700; 112:1).

Subject

1641-1700 local

Added entry--name

Toland, John, 1670-1722. Life of John Milton.

Added entry--name

Faithorne, William, 1616-1691, engraver.

Added entry--place

Great Britain England London.

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300##$a3 v. ([4], 5-48, iv, 120, [22], 139-270 p., 271-274 l., [2], 275-441, [1], p. 442, [1]; [4], 443-528, 525-568, 545-812, [2], p. 819, 836-837, 822-872; [4], 112, 105-363, [1] p. :$bport. ;$c2⁰

500##$a"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.

500##$aTitle page in red and black.

500##$aHalf-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.

500##$aThe frontispiece portrait of Milton (pi1v) is signed: Gul. Faithorne ad vivum delin. et sculpsit.

500##$aActual place of publication from Wing.

500##$aIn three volumes, each with separate dated title page. Volume 3 has title: Joannis Miltoni opera omnia Latina.

500##$aInternal title pages in volumes 1 and 2 are dated 1694.

500##$aVolumes 1 and 2 have continuous pagination and register.

500##$aVolume 1 includes index for "The history of Britain".

500##$aThe page preceding p. 836 is numbered 819.

500##$aThe first leaf of Volume 3 is blank.

5104#$aWing (CD-Rom, 1996),$cM2087

5104#$aShawcross, J. Milton,$c395

5104#$aColeridge, K.A. Catalogue of the Milton collection in the Turnbull Library,$c73

533##$aMicrofilm.$bAnn Arbor, Mich.$cUniversity Microfilms,$d1963. 1 microfilm reel ; 35mm.$f(Early English books, 1641-1700; 112:1).

648#7$a1641-1700$2local

7001#$aToland, John,$d1670-1722.$tLife of John Milton.

7001#$aFaithorne, William,$d1616-1691,$eengraver.

752##$aGreat Britain$bEngland$dLondon.