TITLE-PAGE OF THE TEMPLE, 1633
But the most famous name of all is that of John Milton, for at Cambridge was printed the first edition of Lycidas. It was included in the Obsequies to the memorie of Mr Edward King (1638)[57] and the University Library copy contains corrections in Milton's own hand.
These few titles, selected from the long list of Cambridge books of this period, are themselves a justification of Bowes's conclusion that "the press was in a condition of great activity during the period that Buck was connected with it."
Buck, moreover, was active in university and college affairs as well as at the Press; he was Esquire Bedell from 1624 to 1670[58] and was a benefactor both to Jesus and St Catharine's Colleges[59].
Roger Daniel, as has been seen above, represented the business side of the partnership and kept a bookshop in London. Thus on the title-page of a bible of 1638 we read: "to be sold by Roger Daniel at the Angell in Lumber Street, London." Though Buck retained his interest in the Press until 1668, Daniel's name appears by itself on title-pages printed between 1640 and 1650.
A PAGE OF LYCIDAS WITH CORRECTIONS IN MILTON'S HAND