Frontispiece “Pericles” to: An Essay on Sculpture: In a Series of Epistles to John Flaxman.
by Hayley, William. (separate plate)
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About This Item
Frontispiece. London: T. Cadell and W. Davies, 1800. Frontispiece, a little browned around the edges. Engraved by Blake but not signed. § Blake’s first (and perhaps happiest) collaboration with his patron William Hayley, one that also included Blake’s friend of many years, John Flaxman. Bentley, Blake Books, 467. Essick, Blake's Commercial Book Illustrations, XXXIX.
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- Bookseller
- John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 100890
- Title
- Frontispiece “Pericles” to: An Essay on Sculpture: In a Series of Epistles to John Flaxman.
- Author
- Hayley, William. (separate plate)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- T. Cadell and W. Davies
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1800
- Size
- Frontispiece
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John Windle Antiquarian Bookseller offers an exceptional selection of rare books and manuscripts from medieval times through the twentieth century; we specialize in illustrated material, particularly the work of William Blake and his circle. Located in downtown San Francisco, we have served an international clientele of private collectors, libraries, and institutions for 35 years. We are actively purchasing books and manuscripts in all fields, especially medieval illuminated and text manuscripts; material on California, Hawaii, and Pacific voyages; illustrated books and fine bindings from the 15th through the 20th century; and fine press printing. William Blake, Mary Wollstonecraft, and Thomas Frognall Dibdin remain special interests. We are members of the ABAA, ILAB, and PBFA, and we subscribe to the code of ethics endorsed by reputable antiquarian booksellers worldwide.
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