Commentary William Blake (39 results)

Soft Cover. Condition: Good. Newly Revised Ed., 5th Printing. 990 pages. A few brownish spots along page ends. Some wear at two corners. The book looks largely unread, though with some minor wear from the passage of time. Size: 6 x 9.25. William Blake.

Soft Cover. Condition: Fine. Oversized softcover, xiv + 177 pages (92 black-and-white plates with commentary on facing page); very clean and unmarked unused condition.

102 pages. Paperback: H 23.5cm x L 15.5cm. Blue stiff paper covers rubbed with slight scuffing at edges, crease at bottom corner of front cover. Past owner's pencil signature erased from half-title page otherwise pages are clean and binding is firm. A very good copy. ISBN 039473629X.

First edition Fine and bright tall glossy wraps with crisp bright text throughout and profusely illustrated. A beautiful study.

Hardcover. Condition: Good+ with no dust jacket. Reprint. Reprint. Originally a softcover, rebound in library buckram as a hardcover with original wrappers. Exlibrary marks. Pages clean, bright. Full color reproductions of illuminated illustrations accompanying Blake's poetry. Cloth over boards has very light shelf wear, sticker residue at lower spine. Originally published in 1794. Ex-Library; 9.0" tall.…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. Reprint. xxviii pp + 27 colour plates with notes. Clean sound paperback with minor wear.

Blue Cloth Hardback. Condition: VG Plus to Near Fine. VG Jacket. 1st Trade Edition. A very decent copy of the jacket and book. There was an earlier special limited edition of this work done. But, this is a nice facsimile work of the earlier drawings and later limited editon. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" Tall. …

Condition: Fine unmarked. Not stated, presumed 1st edition. Commentary and studies from the artist's earliest works to his last. Fine copy PB 1st. 8-1/4 x 11, 92 full-pg b/w plates. Oversize PB in glossy silver illus wraps.

EX-LIBRARY, octavo softcover (VG-); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very good. Dust Jacket Condition: very good. First Edition. First Edition. Hardcover. 8 3/4" X 5 3/4". 235pp. Rubbing, toning, and shelf wear to covers, corners, and edges of unclipped dust jacket. Sunning to spine of jacket. Bound in red paper over boards with spine lettered in gilt. Gentle rubbing to corners and edges of boards. Dust-spotting to edges of text block. Pages are clean and unmarked. Binding is firm and sound. A very presentable first edition of this simplified version of William Blake's Jerusalem, prepared, edited, and with commentary and notes by William R. Hughes. ABOUT THIS BOOK: In William Blake's epic poem 'Jerusalem', the reader is transported to a mystical and visionary world where the boundaries between reality and imagination are blurred. Through intricate symbolism and lyrical language, Blake explores powerful themes such as the nature of good and evil, the pursuit of spiritual truth, and the concept of transcendence. Written in Blake's signature prophetic style, 'Jerusalem' is a masterpiece of Romantic literature that continues to captivate readers with its depth and complexity. The poem serves as a profound meditation on the human experience and the eternal quest for enlightenment. William Blake, a poet, painter, and printmaker, was deeply influenced by his spiritual beliefs and his views on the nature of existence. His works are marked by a unique blend of creativity and philosophical depth, making him a figure of great importance in the history of literature. It is this profound combination of artistry and insight that led Blake to create a work as profound and enigmatic as 'Jerusalem'. For readers seeking a profound and visionary exploration of the human soul, 'Jerusalem' by William Blake is a must-read. Through its intricate symbolism and poetic beauty, this epic poem offers a transformative reading experience that will linger in the mind long after the final page is turned.(Publisher).…

Soft cover. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Stiff color illus. wraps, in original clear acetate dust wrapper. Mild binding lean with several stress creases, mild foxing along portions of top and bottom text block edges. xx,72,[30] pp., illus. w/ color plates, b&w illus. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall. Book. …

paperback, 4to, unpaginated, 92 b/w plates, contents clean and tight, no inscriptions, rear cover cornerss creased, spine not creased, Good condition. ISBN: 0486223035.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 72+pp. Original blue cloth covers w/ gilt title on spine. Very bright and clean. Corners lightly bumped. DJ lightly soiled. Illust. w/ 116 water-colours and a number of designs of outstanding beauty andoriginality which are unsurpassed in Blake's later work. Contents very nice. William Blake (illustrator).…

Super octavo softcover (VG); all our specials have minimal description to keep listing them viable. They are at least reading copies, complete and in reasonable condition, but usually secondhand; frequently they are superior examples. Ordering more than one book may reduce your overall postage costs.…

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Some sunning to dust jacket. PO bookplate, and with the publisher's "specifications" production sheet laid in. William Blake (illustrator). Book.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Some sunning to dust jacket. PO bookplate, and with the publisher's "specifications" production sheet laid in. William Blake (illustrator). Book.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. First Printing in illustrated papered boards with gilt-stamped brown cloth shelfback SIGNED with personalized inscription by Essick (as Bob), no markings, NOT ex-lib, boards bright sharp and new-looking with staining to page block edges (coffee splashes?), includes 'A Note on the Huntington Edition of Songs of Innocence and Experience' by Essick laid in with a couple of corrections noted; inscription is to Jenijoy LaBelle, a close friend of Essick's and frequent collaborator on his many Blake-related projects for the Huntington Library; 8vo; 54 color facsimile pates + 185pp indexed (intro & commentary). Signed by Editor.…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. xx, 6, 72, [30] pp. Full navy cloth with gilt lettering to the spine, in an illustrated jacket. Illustrated in colour and b/w. Jacket edgeworn with some markings to the covers & loss and a tear to the head of the spine. A little wear to the edges and some very minor marks to the prelims, but remains largely clean internally. 0879556005 4to. Blake, William (illustrator).…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. xx, 6, 72, [30] pp. 8 full size colour plates and further b/w illustrations. Full blue cloth with gilt lettering to the spine, in an illustrated jacket (unclipped). Light rubbing to jacket; clean and fresh internally. The first complete edition of this work was published by the Trianon Press in June 1972 with hand coloured plates in a limited edition of 518 copies. This edition is made in association with Trianon Press. 0879556005 4to. Blake, William (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good +. Very Good +. 990pp. Small quarto [24cm]. Full terracotta-colored cloth with gilt-stamped title on the backstrip. In an illustrated dust jacket, which is lightly faded at the spine and shows bits of edgewear including one small closed tear at the head of the spine (less than 1cm). The text block edges are lightly dusted, otherwise the volume is clean and square. A nice copy. The definitive textual edition of Blake's writings. Erdman's meticulous transcription of Blake's challenging manuscripts, paired with Bloom's extensive commentary, remains the standard authoritative reference for Blake scholars. Newly Revised Edition (first printing with full number line).…

Cloth. Condition: Good -. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair -. Light brown vinyl cloth covered boards, bronze stamped titles at spine, moderate shelf wear, rubbing and some sunning to edges, corners and head and tail of spine, corners straight. Book body tight, b&w photo illustrations of original manuscript and drawings throughout, pages lightly age toned, previous owner address label affixed to top outside corner of front free endpaper, else clean. Light mint green dust jacket shows heavy shelf wear, sunning/age discoloration and creasing/tearing/chipping to edges and corners, head and tail of spine, half-inch tear near head of spine at front cover, dark green titles at front and heavily sunned spine, price intact, archival Brodart protected.…

Cloth Over Boards. Condition: Good. No Jacket. This copy has very little corner bumping or edge wear. Interior text is clean and tight in it's binding, very slight yellowing with age. Nuemrous full page illustrations in color. Facsimile reproduction of works originally published in 1789 and 1794. Slipcase in covered in a matching blue cloth that has slightly lightened with age, paste-down illustrations on both sides. These illustrations have slight rubbing and wear. A nice copy. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Blake, William (illustrator). Facsimile. …

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. Binding solid. Pages have no markings, though front endpaper has former owner name and date in pencil. Spine remains straight and uncreased. ; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 66 pages. Illustrated by William Blake (illustrator).

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. First Edition. First printed June, 1915, 500 copies. Scarce, original edition. Brown boards, gilt stamped cover titles, moderate wear; some chip to top spine. Deckled pages very good. Bind solid; hinges intact. Pierce comments on Blake's symbolical and prophetic era w/exerpted material from this verse. 79 pages. Size: 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall.…

Encuadernación de tapa dura. Condition: Bien. Shambhala; Random House, Boulder and New York, 1978. Texto en inglés. Poesía. 102 pp. Láminas color. 24 x 16. Tapa dura de editorial ilustrada con tela en lomo. Sin subrayados ni anotaciones. NOMBRE ANTERIOR PROPIETARIO. Buen estado de conservación.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition, Limited Edition. Hardcover. Very good condition. Illustrated by William Blake. Two-volume set: the Poems is quarter bound in brown leather with printed cloth sides and a gilt-blocked leather spine label; the accompanying commentary volume is bound in grey cloth. Both volumes are in excellent condition, with bright, clean contents. Housed together in the matching Solander box with a leather label, also in very good condition. Issued in a limited edition of 1,000 numbered copies, of which this example is lettered 'J' as part of 20 additional lettered copies 'not for sale'. Folio format. A large and heavy set, which may require additional shipping for international orders - please inquire for details. William Blake (illustrator).…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Limited Edition. CONDITION: Fine. Leather bindings pristine, gilt bright, contents immaculate, no signs of handling or wear. Solander box likewise fine. Clean, bright, and unmarked throughout. An exceptional copy of one of the Folio Society's grandest limited editions. DESCRIPTION: Complete two-volume set: Volume I (Large Folio): The Poems of Thomas Gray. This facsimile edition of the poems of Thomas Gray has been reproduced from the originals held at the Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, Connecticut, USA, by Dot Gradations, Wickford, Essex, and printed by Appl, Wemding, Germany, on Natural Evolution paper. It has been bound by Zanardi, Padova, Italy, in Nigerian goatskin leather with cloth sides printed and blocked with a design by David Eccles based on William Blake's original drawing; the endleaves are of Curious Metallics gold leaf backed with Nettuno Carruba. The edition consists of 1000 numbered copies for sale to members of The Folio Society and 20 lettered copies which are not for sale. Volume II (Smaller Quarto): Commentary by Irene Tayler. Provides scholarly and interpretive notes on Gray's verse and Blake's visual interpretations. Both volumes printed at The Folio Society and bound by Lachenmaier, Reutlingen, Germany. Numbered on colophon page (this copy no. 313 of 1,000). Originally issued at £495. Due to the heavy weight and large dimensions of this set, extra shipping charges may apply. Happy to provide you with a quote. William Blake (illustrator). …

1st edition hardback with dust jacket Nice copy quarto 72 + (30)pp., colour & b/w plates, With 16 eight-colour plates & a further 107 black & white illustrations at rear.

Cloth Covered Boards. Condition: Good. Good Minus. This book includes 16 colour plates in 8-colour offset and all of Blake's 116 water-colours in monochrome, a Concordance of Blake's handwritten titles with an Introduction and Commentary by Sir Geoffrey Keynes. The dust jacket is spotted and lightly rubbed along edges, the spine is browned and rear cover is spotted, price clipped with publisher's price label to inside flap, blue cloth covered boards with gilt lettering to spine, lightly edgeworn, spotting to endpapers and title page, pp bright and clean, unmarked, binding sound. Size: 4to. William Blake (illustrator).…

Exhibition catalogue. First edition 1971. 285x225mm xx+72 pages plus pages of plates. Illustrated in colour and black and white. Paperback. Very good in glassine wrap. We are specialists in Catalogues: Exhibitions, Auctions, Collections, etc., with a picture of the cover available on request. All items are as described and dispatched within 36 hours in a secure package. We are professional booksellers with over 30 years experience and a real-life bookshop. You may order with confidence.…