The Writings of William Blake Complete 3 Volume Set Nonesuch Press 1925 Fine Press Illustrated Edition

Complete set in three volumes. Finely printed by The Nonesuch Press and edited by Geoffrey Keynes, one of the foremost Blake scholars of the twentieth century. This edition represents one of the earliest major scholarly attempts to present Blake’s writings in a coherent and authoritative collected form, combining literary and artistic significance. Large quarto volumes, illustrated throughout with high quality reproductions of Blake’s engravings and designs, including full page plates such as War and Joseph of Arimathea among the Rocks of Albion, along with the well known life mask portrait. Bound in full vellum spines with gilt lettering, marbled boards. The bindings remain structurally sound, with expected natural toning and marking to vellum. Internally generally clean, with light spotting in places. Some edge wear and a small area of loss to the upper inner margin of one leaf, not affecting text or plates. A highly desirable fine press production, combining craftsmanship, scholarship, and the enduring appeal of Blake’s visionary work. Offered by Atlas Rare Books, specialists in rare and antiquarian books. …