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Catalogue 106 is here!

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     Cover: [Satan Alarmed.] R. Westall R.A. F. Graves. Printed by J Yates. Printed 1835 James [sic, recte John] Macrone, 3 St, James Square & E Graves King William Street West Strand. Engraving and etching, scratched-letter state, proof before title, printed on chine collĂ©. 210 x 150mm (8¼ x 6"). Trimmed to plate, some spotting. Satan standing on the top of the globe, holding shield and spear, illustrating Book IV Line 986 of 'Paradise Lost'. 'On the other side, Satan alarm'd, Collecting all his might, dilated stood, Like Teneriffe, or Atlas, unremoved: His stature reach'd the sky, and on his crest Sat horrour plumed; nor wanted in his grasp, What seem'd both spear and shield.' Published as a frontispiece to ''The Poetical Works of John Milton'. [Ref: 55518 ]       We look forward to welcoming you back in person to Covent Garden very soon....