Paradise Lost – John Milton (Hardcover, H. M. Caldwell, c. 1900–1910)

This elegant early 20th-century edition of Paradise Lost was published by H. M. Caldwell around 1900–1910. Measuring 6" x 4", it is bound in green cloth with bright gold embossing that still gleams beautifully more than a century later. The spine shows only slight fading, but overall the book is in wonderful condition for its age.

Condition: Very good vintage condition. Green cloth binding with minor spine fading, gold embossing bright, pages clean, binding firm.

About the Author & the Work:
John Milton (1608–1674) was one of England’s greatest poets and intellectuals, celebrated for his mastery of language and moral vision. Paradise Lost, first published in 1667, is his epic poem retelling the biblical story of the Fall of Man. With its grand scope and powerful blank verse, it has stood for centuries as one of the cornerstones of English literature.

About the Publisher:
The H. M. Caldwell Company, active from the 1890s to the early 1910s, was renowned for producing decorative gift editions—small, beautifully bound books in cloth or leather, often with gilt embossing and fine illustration. These volumes were treasured not only for their literary merit but also for their artistry, making them enduring favorites among collectors today.