Item #14460 The Grave, A Poem; "The Councillor, King, Warrior, Mother & Child, in the Tomb" William BLAKE, Louis SCHIAVONETTI.
The Grave, A Poem; "The Councillor, King, Warrior, Mother & Child, in the Tomb"

The Grave, A Poem; "The Councillor, King, Warrior, Mother & Child, in the Tomb"

1808. First Quarto Edition. Single sheet (35.4 x 29.2cm) : plate impression 21.4 x 26.7cm : text and image after the design by William Blake.

Light toning to edges. Near fine. Item #14460

From the First Quarto edition of Robert Blair's meditation on death and resurrection. Blair's poem is remembered today for having some of William Blake's most memorable designs. These were executed by Italian engraver Luigi Schiavonetti who was awarded the commission for executing the plates despite Blake having been asked to create the designs (Blake Books 435 B).

Price: $600.00

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