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The Writings of William Blake & The Life of William Blake
by BLAKE, William
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Seller
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Glendale, California, United States
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About This Item
BLAKE, William. The Writings of William Blake & The Life of William Blake. London: Nonesuch Press, 1925. Four volumes. Quarto, original half vellum, marbled boards, uncut and attractive.
Limited Nonesuch Press edition of Blake's Writings, number 440 of 1575 copies (Life of William Blake is 1293 of 1480) printed on Vidalon handmade paper, the first complete edition of the poet's writings.This is the first attempted collection of Blake's prose and the first edition to contain all of his poetry and prose. It includes many previously unpublished and important letters and fragments and draws on the poet's annotations and manuscripts to present corrected texts of numerous poems. Keynes arranges Blake's writings chronologically, so the reader can clearly see how his mythic system evolved. Contains over 80 plates reproducing Blake's paintings and engravings. The Nonesuch Press was founded in 1923 with the intent to make books "for those among collectors who also use books for reading" (Ransom, 169). Bentley 2981.
Interiors are near fine, ownership inscription in volume one on the half-title dated June 21st, 1927. A small bit of rubbing and soiling to the spines with it being a little more moderate on The Life of Blake volume. A near-fine set overall.
Limited Nonesuch Press edition of Blake's Writings, number 440 of 1575 copies (Life of William Blake is 1293 of 1480) printed on Vidalon handmade paper, the first complete edition of the poet's writings.This is the first attempted collection of Blake's prose and the first edition to contain all of his poetry and prose. It includes many previously unpublished and important letters and fragments and draws on the poet's annotations and manuscripts to present corrected texts of numerous poems. Keynes arranges Blake's writings chronologically, so the reader can clearly see how his mythic system evolved. Contains over 80 plates reproducing Blake's paintings and engravings. The Nonesuch Press was founded in 1923 with the intent to make books "for those among collectors who also use books for reading" (Ransom, 169). Bentley 2981.
Interiors are near fine, ownership inscription in volume one on the half-title dated June 21st, 1927. A small bit of rubbing and soiling to the spines with it being a little more moderate on The Life of Blake volume. A near-fine set overall.
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- Bookseller
- Reginald C. Williams Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 274
- Title
- The Writings of William Blake & The Life of William Blake
- Author
- BLAKE, William
- Format/Binding
- Original half vellum, marbled boards
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Nonesuch Press
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1925
- Size
- Quarto
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- English Literature, Biography, Poetry
- Bookseller catalogs
- Some late additions;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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Reginald C. Williams Rare Books
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Glendale, California
About Reginald C. Williams Rare Books
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