Paradise Lost, Samson Agonistes, Lycidas by John Milton. Newly Annotated and with a Biographical introduction by Edward Le Comte
signed first edition
1961 · New York
by MILTON, JOHN (EDWARD LE COMTE)
New York: Mentor - New American Library, 1961. First Edition - Thus. Signed and inscribed by the author of the introduction Edward Le Comte to his publisher: “Inscribed to Kurt Enoch, Edward Le Comte, Dec. 27, 1961”. Paperbound. A Mentor Classic. Near fine bright copy with a hint of handling and minor edge wear. From the library of Dr. Kurt Enoch (1895-1982) who was a noted German publisher, forced to flee the Nazis, landing in New York in 1940. In 1948, Dr. Enoch co-founded and became President of New American Library - Signet Books which became one of the successful and acclaimed post-war publishing houses. Enoch went on to become one of the most highly regarded figures in American book publishing. Publisher #MT337 (Inventory #: 21825E)