The Complaint and the Consolation; or, Night Thoughts, Page 57, Trembling each gulp, lest death should snatch the bowl

by William. Young Blake, Edward

$495 · Offered by John Windle Antiquarian

First edition

London: R. Noble, 1797. Large 4to, pp. 57/58, with a full-page engraving by Blake surrounding the letterpress text. A loose sheet, fore-edges untrimmed some still with deckle , minimal trimming to top and bottom edges. § First edition, perfect for display or for teaching as the leaf is quite sturdy and can be carefully handled or matted for framing. The leaf is from from Narcissa, the third night of Young's poem, and the illustration shows a party of

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