Blake's Vision of the Book of Job: With Reproductions of the Illustrations

Wicksteed, Joseph H.

Published by J. M. Dent and Sons Limited London

About this Item

First edition. 8vo, publisher blue paper over boards with brown cloth spine stamped gilt and black, untrimmed edges, numerous full page plates after Blake. Condition: Good-. Boards rubbed and soiled with small chips to paper at edges; spine sunned with fraying at ends and shelfwear; corners bumped; joints rubbed. Front endpaper and half title filled with pencil notes; light tidemark and toning to title page; scattered foxing and handling soil; hinges a bit tender but holding. ---. First edition of Wicksteed's classic plate by plate commentary on Blake's Job engravings, with reproductions throughout. Early reader's scholarly notes to prelims (lists and references to Blake poems and themes); text otherwise largely clean. Solid reference copy.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Blake's Vision of the Book of Job: With Reproductions of the Illustrations
• Publisher: J. M. Dent and Sons Limited London
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good-