The Complaint and the Consolation; or, Night Thoughts

by William. Young Blake, Edward

$1,250 · Offered by John Windle Antiquarian

First edition

London: R. Noble, 1797. Large 4to, pp. 15/16 with 2 full-page engravings by Blake surrounding the letterpress text. A loose sheet, fore-edges untrimmed some still with deckle , minimal trimming to top and bottom edges. Only five leaves in the book have engravings recto and verso. § First edition, perfect for display or for teaching as the leaves are quite sturdy and can be carefully handled or matted for framing. Blake, virtually in a frenzy, completed 537

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