Description:
Milton, John (1608-1674) Of Reformation Touching Church-Discipline in England: and the Causes that hitherto have hindred it. London: Printed for Thomas Underhill, 1641. First edition of Milton's first published work, quarto, with the errata and blank, ex libris Fairfax of Cameron, with bookplate, bound in full navy blue crushed morocco, inner gilt dentelles, a.e.g., 7 x 5 1/4 in.
[pi]2, B-M4, N2, (final blank N2 present).
http://estc.bl.uk/R17896
Estimate $3,000-5,000
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