Pickering’s Diamond Classic edition of Milton’s Paradise Lost. 84 x 48mm. Bound in fine contemporary red morocco, lettered and decorated gilt. All edges gilt.
 
A near fine copy, spine very slightly faded.
 
A lovely example of Pickering’s Diamond Classic edition of Milton’s Paradise Lost. Pickering began issuing this series of classic books in 1819, printing in Diamond 4.5 point type. The books are heralded for the clarity of the printing despite their small size.