The Poetical Works of John Milton

Hyde (William). Milton (John)  Etchings, mezzotints and copper engravings by William Hyde The Astolat Press, Guildford,  1904 First Edition thus There is no statement of limitation but this copy is inscribed by the artist on the fly-leaf “No 31 William Hyde”  Folio Original white buckram lettered in gilt Cloth with some soiling, free end-papers browned, otherwise a very nice copy. Loosely inserted are a private view flyer and exhibition catalogue from the University of London Institute of Education Arts Centre Gallery, “Two Victorian Artists”, being Kate Rogers and William Hyde, in 1980  The regular edition comes in green cloth, so this must be one of a contemporaneous special limited edition. The illustrations are haunting and extraordinary.  

Price: £450