Blake William

1902 · rif. B4624 — London; New York: J.M. Dent & Co.; G.P. Putnam’s Sons 1902. Very good condition plates generally clean. . Edition: Limited Edition Binding: Full publisher’s paper boards with pasted label. Rebacked in matching paper. Flat spine with label and title. Edges speckled red. Notes: Blake’s Illustrations of the Book of Job is one of his most famous works considered to be his masterpiece of engraving. It also was a rare commercial and critical success for Blake. Reproduced here in a lovely facsimile our edition is a rare one of 1000 copies that were issued just at the turn of the 20th century. Size: Folio 360x262mm Illustration: Illustrated with 21 plates and engraved title page depicting various scenes from the Book of Job in Blake’s inimitable style. Category: Book Plate Books General; Book Religious Christianity J.M. Dent & Co.; G.P. Putnam’s Sons hardcover