Vintage Milton Early Poems Comus Lycidas Book | University Tutorial Series

Vintage Milton Early Poems Comus Lycidas Book | University Tutorial Series | W. B. Clive London | Edwardian Student Edition

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There is something so quietly evocative about old study books like this one — the sort of volume that once sat on a student’s desk, was carried to lessons, and opened again and again in earnest pursuit of poetry, language, and learning. This vintage copy of Milton: Early Poems, Comus, Lycidas is a charming survivor from the early 20th century, published as part of The University Tutorial Series.

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Bound in its original deep red cloth boards, this edition has all the character one hopes to find in a genuine period academic book. The front board is titled in black, the spine lettered in gilt, and inside are printed title pages, contents, and editorial notes designed to guide the reader through some of Milton’s most studied shorter works. It is edited by S. E. Goggin and A. F. Watt and published by W. B. Clive, University Tutorial Press, London, making it a lovely example of an educational edition produced for serious students of English literature.

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This is not simply a reading copy, but also a decorative and atmospheric object in its own right — ideal for a bookshelf, writing desk, study, library corner, or as a thoughtful gift for a lover of classic poetry, antique books, or literary history.

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A wonderful piece for anyone drawn to John Milton, vintage education, English literary classics, or the worn beauty of old cloth-bound books.

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Details:

Title: Milton: Early Poems, Comus, Lycidas

Editors: S. E. Goggin and A. F. Watt

Series: The University Tutorial Series

Publisher: W. B. Clive / University Tutorial Press, London

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Format: small hardback, cloth-bound

Colour: red cloth boards with black and gilt lettering

Period: early 20th century

Contents include Milton’s early poems, Comus, Lycidas, editorial notes, and introductions

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Condition:

A genuine vintage copy with age-related wear throughout. The cloth boards show rubbing, marks, fading, and general handling wear. The spine ends and corners are bumped and frayed, with visible wear to the top of the spine. There is age toning to the pages, and the book shows the expected signs of use for a student edition of this age. Internally, it appears complete from the pages shown and remains a very displayable and readable old copy. Please study the photographs carefully as they form an important part of the description.

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Why we love it:

A beautifully time-worn literary classic with strong shelf presence — a piece that speaks of old classrooms, private study, and a lasting love of English poetry.

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Please note this is a genuine vintage book and will show signs of age, wear, and long use consistent with its history, which we believe only adds to its character and charm.