Blake William Blair Robert (47 results)

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Soft cover. Condition: Good. WONERFUL BOOK FOR THE ART LOVER AND LOVER OF HISTORY. THE GRAVE WAS WRITTEN BY ROBERT BLAIR IN 1808 AND REFLECTS ON LIFE AND DEATH. BLAKES ARTWORK IS TERRIFIC. LARGE FOLIO SIZE BOOK, LIGHT COVER WITH ARTWORK FRONT. FIRST TWO PAGES LOOSE BUT VERY GOOD SHAPE, ARTWORK AND POEM PRESENTED VERY NICELY. A PRIZE POSSESSION. Rev Robert Blair (17 April 1699 - 4 February 1746) was a Scottish poet. His fame rests upon his poem The Grave, which in a later printing was illustrated by William Blake. "The Grave" is a blank verse poem by the Scottish poet Robert Blair. It is the work for which he is primarily renowned. According to Blair, in a letter he wrote to Philip Doddridge, the greater part of the poem was composed before he became a minister. Edinburgh editor and publisher John Johnstone stated that it was composed whilst Blair was still a student, although "probably corrected and amplified by his more matured judgement."The poem, 767 lines long, is an exemplar of what became known as the school of graveyard poetry. William Blake (28 November 1757 - 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his life, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of the poetry and visual art of the Romantic Age. What he called his "prophetic works" were said by 20th-century critic Northrop Frye to form "what is in proportion to its merits the least read body of poetry in the English language". ANTIQUE BOOKS DEN, WHERE HISTORY LIVES. WILLIAM BLAKE (illustrator).…

Hardcover. None. NS. Blair's long and morbid poem is enlivened by 11 phorogravure illustrationa by Blake, plus a frontis portrait of the artist by T Philips RA, This copy not dated, probably early 1900s. 94 pages, 10 of the 11 illustrations are protected by tissue guards, as is the frontis. Blue hard covers with light green edging at front have gilt front/spine titles, large gilt front decoration. The top front corner is damp damaged and discoloured with the board softened, several small spots on front board, wear to spine edges back top, front lower, spine extremities, surface wear, few spots back board, damp damage top corner front pastedown, tiny area missing top corner FFEP which is slightly browned, ditto RFEP, text block and illustrations otherwies VG. No inscriptions. William Blake (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: very good. Dust Jacket Condition: good. First edition. x,243pp. Black cloth, red leather title label on spine. D.w. 35.7x25.7cm. d.w.foxing, somewhat worn and partly torn at rear cover. Upper and bottom edges of cloth boards foxing. Edges sl.foxing and sl.spotted. A bookshop label pasted on front e.p. Pages sl.foxing. A small stain on margin of p.68. [s06515-213974].…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Near Fine. A study in facsimile by Robert N. Essick and Morton D. Paley. First edition thus. Corners bumped, else near fine in a near fine dust jacket. ; 243 pages. Illustrated by William Blake (illustrator).

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition Thus. Undated, likely 1920s. With 11 photogravures and one half-tone reproduction after designs by William Bilake. With a photogravure portrait after T. Phillips, R.A., and a note on the illustrations by Henry Fuseli. Small 8vo, blue pebbled cloth with elaborate gilt pictorial front cover after a Blake design. 94p, Leaves tones, and covers slightly soiled, more at spine. Part of Routledge's Photogravure and Color Series. Neat owner name, 1954 date and small note on the ffe.…

Folio, black bloth board with gilt lettering to spine, grey eps, x + 243pp, illus, VG+ (light foxing to upper page edges, light fading to top board edges) in d/w VG+ (moderate rubbing).

Leather. Condition: Very Good. Original half brown morocco over pebbled boards, five raised bands, gilt title and decorated compartments, marbled endpapers, (14" x 11 1/2"). Dedication to the Queen by Blake, List of Subscribers (from 1808 issue), Advertisement signed Cromak, Remarks signed Fuseli, Biographical sketch of Robert Blair, Biographical sketch of Lewis Schiavonetti, Biographical sketch of Robert Hartley Cromek, Text of poem (37 pages), Of the Designs; Engraved Blake portrait, engraved titlepage of 1808, plus 11 full-page plates engraved by Schiavonetti after William Blake at rear. Some general exterior wear, bumped corners, and rubbing; typical light foxing, heaviest on Blake portrait and engraved title page, else internally clean. Provenance: Armorial bookplate of George Baird Stichill. Size: Folio. William Blake (illustrator). …

Please email for Photographs or further information. Good - Portfolio of 13 loose plates, no text, as issued. Engraved portrait frontispiece of William Blake by Louis Schiavonetti after T. Phillips, engraved additional pictorial title and 11 plates by Schiavonetti after Blake, portrait frontispiece lightly browned, light spotting throughout affecting one or two plates, within original blind-stamped cloth portfolio, spine a little rubbed and scuffed at ends, lacking ties, [Bentley 435E], folio, R. Ackermann, 1813 [?1870]. Overall a very good example of this rare edition. *** "When Gilchrist's Life of William Blake (1863) made the artist's name familiar again, a deposit of prints left over from 1813 came to light, probably in Ackerman's storehouse. Somebody (possibly John Camden Hotten) reissued the books [.] no new title pages, no dates or places indicated; but the bindings are in mid-Victorian style, and could not have been made in the first half-century" A Blake Dictionary: The Ideas and Symbols of William Blake By Samuel Foster Damon. Collation: pp. 13 Please see Photos as part of condition report. 1813 1st Edition (1870?) With Provenance THE GRAVE, A POEM By Robert Blair Provenance: Robert Oscar Lenkiewicz (31 December 1941 5 August 2002) was one of South West England's most celebrated artists of modern times. Perennially unfashionable in high art circles, his work was nevertheless popular with the public. Lenkiewicz is regarded by some as a great painter who is 'finally being recognised as such after all these years of neglect by the art establishment, particularly by London, who would never have him. Format: Hardcover, folio (fo 12 × 19 in 305 × 483 mm ) Note: Binding/size selection follows standard bibliographic conventions and is approximate; exact measurements may vary. Language: English Published By: R.Ackermann, London Condition Report: Dust Jacket: No Jacket, Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket Good - Portfolio of 13 loose plates, no text, as issued. Engraved portrait frontispiece of William Blake by Louis Schiavonetti after T. Phillips, engraved additional pictorial title and 11 plates by Schiavonetti after Blake, portrait frontispiece lightly browned, light spotting throughout affecting one or two plates, within original blind-stamped cloth portfolio, spine a little rubbed and scuffed at ends, lacking ties, [Bentley 435E], folio, R. Ackermann, 1813 [?1870]. Overall a very good example of this rare edition. *** "When Gilchrist's Life of William Blake (1863) made the artist's name familiar again, a deposit of prints left over from 1813 came to light, probably in Ackerman's storehouse. Somebody (possibly John Camden Hotten) reissued the books [.] no new title pages, no dates or places indicated; but the bindings are in mid-Victorian style, and could not have been made in the first half-century" A Blake Dictionary: The Ideas and Symbols of William Blake By Samuel Foster Damon. Collation: pp. 13 Please see Photos as part of condition report. Author Bio: Rev Robert Blair (17 April 1699 4 February 1746) was a Scottish poet. His fame rests upon his poem The Grave. The poem is now best known for the illustrations created by William Blake following a commission from Robert Cromek. Blake's designs were engraved by Luigi Schiavonetti, and published in 1808. Illustrated By: William Blake Illustrator Bio: William Blake (28 November 1757 12 August 1827) was an English poet, painter, and printmaker. Largely unrecognised during his life, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of the poetry and visual art of the Romantic Age. On 4 August 1772, Blake was apprenticed to engraver James Basire of Great Queen Street, at the sum of £52.10, for a term of seven years. At the end of the term, aged 21, he became a professional engraver. SKU: BTETM0002436 Shipping Info: Approximate Package Dimensions H: 12.5, L: 50, W: 35 (Units: cm), W: 2Kg Track - For full description please contact the seller 2. William Blake (illustrator).…

hardcover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Publication: London, Methuen & Co., 1903 Formatting: Fcap. 8vo, pp. xx, 44. Condition Report: Very Good. Bound in the publisher's original red cloth with titling stamped to the spine, the binding remains firm and square, showing minor sunning to the spine and light rubbing along the extremities. The cloth retains a rich, even tone across the boards with only minimal shelf wear. Internally, the pages are remarkably clean and bright with gentle, uniform toning appropriate to age, and the tissue-guarded plates are well-preserved. The hinges are strong, ensuring a tight and stable text block throughout. Catalogue Note: A new edition of Robert Blair's celebrated blank verse meditation on mortality, originally issued in 1808. Published as part of Methuenâs esteemed 'Illustrated Pocket Library of Plain and Coloured Books', this volume faithfully reproduces the classic text and aesthetic of the landmark early nineteenth-century publication. The work is illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title page, and eleven additional fine etchings executed by Louis Schiavonetti from the original visionary designs of William Blake. These striking plates capture the haunting, gothic majesty of Blake's conceptual art, pairing seamlessly with Blair's brooding 'graveyard school' verse. First published in 1743, Robert Blairâs evocative blank verse poem The Grave stands as a monumental reflection on mortality, grief, and the eternal sleep of death. This exquisite 1903 edition pairs Blair's atmospheric verse with some of the most haunting and imaginative illustrations ever conceived by William Blake, masterfully engraved by Louis Schiavonetti. A profound and beautifully crafted exploration of human transience that continues to captivate lovers of classic poetry and visionary art alike. William Blake (illustrator).…

xiii, 38 pp. Frontispiece; added engraved title page; and illustrations from Designed by William Blake. Folio, publisher's rust cloth lettered and stamped in gold, black and blind. Slight dust-soiling and very slight use to cloth.

liv, 42 pp. Portrait, added engraved title page and eleven full-page engravings after William Blake. Folio, contemporary half morocco and marbled boards; gilt paneled spine; top edge gilt. Second edition. Elegant but faint old ink ownership signature on flyleaf; ink name on blank at rear and bookplate on the rear pastedown. The frontispiece portrait of William Blake and the illustrated title page are foxed, with an offset shadow of the portrait onto the title page opposite. Only two leaves of the text are uniformly tanned. The full page engravings are clean and undamaged. An attractive copy With an introductory poem by William Blake, "To the Queen,".…

Marbled boards. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. The 1808 1st edition, with William Blake's 11 celestial plates and L. Schiavonetti's engraved portrait of Blake (at the frontispiece), his etched title page and his additional engravings suffused with Blake's drawings. Solid and VG in its contemporary-to-the-period marbled boards and more recent professional re-backing along the spine. Folio, published by R.H. Cromek of London. "These designs by Blake are considered his best-known work and his most forcible and poetic thinking on the subject of death" (Bentley, 435B). William Blake (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 2nd Edition. 4to hardcover volume in reddish paper boards. No spine and boards off. One early english bookplate else no other marks. First 3 pages with the engraved title are loose. Text pages quite clean and unfoxed. Plates have scattered foxing. There are 13 engraved plates counting the title and portrait in the front.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. PORTFOLIO OF 13 PLATES. No text, as issued. (Paper size 14.9 x 11.3 inches. The portfolio is 15.5 x 12 inches). Portrait of Blake, by T. Phillips, RA; Engraved title page (dated 1808) and 11 plates, all stating Ackermann as publisher, dated 1813 and engraved by Louis Schiavonetti, after Blake's designs. The pages have a little bumping to the edges but well away form the engraved area. Plates a little dusty and toned but the impressions are good. The original portfolio is brown Morocco grained cloth with elaborate blind tooled designs to both boards. Gilt lettering to the front board. Only one small piece of one silk tie remaining. Yellow coated endpapers. 3 small clippings from bookseller catalogues, each listing copies of the Blair/Blake book, tipped in to the front pastedown endpaper. Some minor rubbing and bumping to the cloth but the gilt is still very bright and the cloth clean. Overall a very good example of this rare edition. ----- 'When Gilchrist's Life of William Blake (1863) made the artist's name familiar again, a deposit of prints left over from 1813 came to light, probably in Ackermann's storehouse. Somebody (possibly John Cameron Hotton) reissued the books. There are no new title pages, no dates or places indicated; but the bindings are in mid-Victorian style, and could not have been made in the first half-century.' [A Blake Dictionary: The Ideas and Symbols of William Blake By Samuel Foster Damon]. ---- 'My theory on that is that Camden Hotten, who produced the 1870 issues, not only got the copperplates from Ackermann (with the Spanish inscriptions for de Mora) but also some remainders of the impressions and letterpress and bound these up in a slightly different fashion. He removed the Spanish on the coppers and had an engraver restore the 1813 English inscriptions, then printed for both the portfolio and the 1870 issue of the text with the engravings.'--(Essick).…

First edition thus, folio, x, 243, (1) pp. 11 plates in the facsimile of the 1811 edition plus 31 further illustrations. Cloth, d.w. with some light marks, a near fine copy.

London: Bensley for Ackermann, 1813 [i.e. 1870]. 4to, plates only, without the Frontispiece, Death's Door and The Soul's Reunion with the Body, i.e. etched title, and 9 plates. As issued in the original pebbled brown cloth portfolio lettered in gilt, occasional foxing or oxidization, an adequate copy. Includes 22 newspaper clippings from the 10s, 20s, 30s and 40s, all related to Blake, a brochure for Cambridge University Press's An Island in the Moon facsimile, a brochure for Scolar Press's The Grave facsimile, and a few other articles. § Third quarto edition, printed from the same plates as the 1813 edition but actually issued by or for John Camden Hotten in 1870. Bentley, Blake Books, 435e.…

(BLAKE, William) BLAIR, Robert. The Grave. [London: John Camden Hotten, circa 1870]. Folio (11 by 14 inches, modern three-quarter red morocco, raised bands, top edge gilt. $1650.Third edition of Blair's singular poetic achievement, with splendid engraved frontispiece portrait of William Blake and 12 engraved plates rendered by Shiavonetti after Blake's original designs, including the engraved title page. In October 1805 Blake was commissioned by the engraver and would-be publisher Robert H. Cromek to prepare 40 drawings for Robert Blair's Grave, from which Cromek planned to select 20. While The Grave originally appeared in 1743, the illustrations in this very scarce second edition and the rarely found 1808 first edition are especially famous for vividly demonstrating "the rare imaginative power of William Blake" (Magnusson, 162). "In fact Blair had a perceptible influence on Blake the poet as well as on Blake the painter" (Kunitz & Haycraft, 46). A dispute over a preliminary etching "in white-line" called "Death's Door," which Cromek rejected, resulted in Blake's being prevented from engraving his own designs, so the 12 drawings eventually selected were rendered by Louis Schiavonetti "with a mingled grace and grandeur which won for them a wider popularityÉ Never has the theme of death been handled in pictorial art with more elevation and beauty" (DNB). Also featured is Blake's dedicatory poem "To the Queen," a prefatory comment on the designs by Henry Fuseli, and a concluding section, "Of the Designs." Preceded by the rare 1808 edition of less than 600 copies and the large folio second edition of 1813. This third edition was produced by John Camden Hotten sometime around 1870, after Gilchrist's 1863 Life of William Blake reawakened an interest in the poet/artist. With minor alterations, Gilchrist was able to use the original plates from the 1813 edition, with the reset text being a very close imitation of the original; the letterpress title page is still for the 1813 Ackermann edition, for instance, with no mention of Hotten or 1870. Bentley, Blake Books 350A. Keynes 82. Ray, Illustrator and the Book in England 6a. See Lewine, 68. Fine condition.…

First Edition. 1st edition, 4to (337 x 270mm), xiv, 36, [4]. of Blake's illustrations for Blair's 1743 poem. Portrait frontispiece after Phillips, etched title page, 11 plates by Luigi Schiavonetti engraved after Blake's designs. One of about 590 copies published by subscription. Some foxing, particularly concentrated at the portrait and etched title page, else very good in 20th century 1/2 calf and marbled boards. In October 1805, Blake was commissioned by the publisher Cromek to prepare 40 drawings for the poem. Disagreements between Blake and Comek about the artistic direction led to hiring Schiavonetti for the engraving. Bentley, Blake Books, 435B. Bindman, Complete Graphic Works of Blake, 465-476. Keynes 81. Ray 6. William Blake (illustrator). …

Condition: Very Good. Third Edition. Uncut text pages measuring 11 x 13 11/16 in. Though dated 1813 on the title page this (like most "1813" editions) is the 1870 John Camden Hotten edition with the double-swell title page line (see image). Worming through foot of gutter not affecting text; wear to fore-edge; corners bumped; foxing throughout, especially heavy to " "Death of the Strong Wicked Man." Quarter morocco over paper covered boards. See image and do not hesitate to request scans. ; Folio ; All shipments through USPS insured Priority Mail. William Blake (illustrator).…

Softcover. Condition: New. Reprint. Language: English. Approximately 98 pages. English: Print-on-demand reprint. Original edition : 1903. Text in English. This edition features Robert Blair's poetic work 'The Grave,' accompanied by twelve etchings by L. Schiavonetti based on original designs by William Blake. The poem explores themes of mortality, the afterlife, and human existence, rendered with Blake's distinctive artistic vision. A significant work in Romantic literature and art, it offers a profound meditation on life and death. Book images are non-contractual. This item is printed on demand and ships from our printing partners' facility nearest the destination. These facilities are located mainly in the United States, the United Kingdom and Canada.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1903. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 98, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 98 98.…

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1808. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 125, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 125 125.…

London: Cadell and Davies, 1808. Single plate, etching on wove unwatermarked paper, cleaned and in fine condition. § From the first 4to edition. Bentley, Blake Books, 435b.

London: Cadell and Davies, 1808. Single plate, etching on wove unwatermarked paper, cleaned and in fine condition. § From the first 4to edition. Bentley, Blake Books, 435b.

London: Cadell and Davies, 1808. Single plate, etching on wove unwatermarked paper, trimmed to the image. § From the first 4to edition. Bentley, Blake Books, 435b.

London: Cadell and Davies, 1808. Single plate, etching on wove unwatermarked paper, cleaned and in fine condition. § From the first 4to edition. Bentley, Blake Books, 435b.

London: Cadell and Davies, 1808. Single plate, etching on wove unwatermarked paper, margins slightly spotted, image clean. § From the first 4to edition. Bentley, Blake Books, 435b.

London: Cadell and Davies, 1808. Single plate, etching on wove unwatermarked paper, trimmed to the image, recently cleaned. § From the first 4to edition. Bentley, Blake Books, 435 A.

London: Cadell and Davis, 1808. Single plate, etching on wove unwatermarked paper, cleaned and in fine condition. § From the first 4to edition, this is one of the best known plates in the series. Bentley, Blake Books, 435b.