The Grave: A Poem. Illustrated by Twelve Etchings Executed from Original Designs. To Which is Added a Life of the Author
by BLAIR, ROBERT
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Second Edition. With an introductory poem by Blake entitled “To the Queen”; bound in contemporary half-morocco and marbled b
- Seller
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Newton, Massachusetts, United States
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About This Item
London: T. Bensley, 1813. Second Edition. With an introductory poem by Blake entitled “To the Queen”; bound in contemporary half-morocco and marbled boards; minor rubbing and wear; Blake portrait and vignette title page substantially foxed; only light foxing elsewhere; an attractive copy. The first edition (1808) used the same Blake illustrations.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 37420J
- Title
- The Grave: A Poem. Illustrated by Twelve Etchings Executed from Original Designs. To Which is Added a Life of the Author
- Author
- BLAIR, ROBERT
- Book Condition
- Used - Second Edition. With an introductory poem by Blake entitled “To the Queen”; bound in contemporary half-morocco and marbled b
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- T. Bensley
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1813
- Bookseller catalogs
- BLAKE, WILLIAM;
Terms of Sale
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Items are returnable for any reason for a full refund. Please inform us within three days of receipt and provide the reason for the return.
About the Seller
Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
Biblio member since 2009
Newton, Massachusetts
About Peter L. Stern & Company, Inc.
With more than 35 years experience in the rare book trade, Peter L. Stern and Co., Inc. has established itself as a highly regarded firm of antiquarian booksellers.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Specializing in 19th and 20th century literature, signed and inscribed books, and manuscripts we maintain a high quality inventory. Our shop is located in the heart of Newton Centre where we are open by chance or appointment
In the long-standing tradition of the rare book trade we continue to mail regular catalogues to our customers. We are easily accessible via the MBTA Green Line's D Branch. We travel widely and attend both international and local book fairs.
Glossary
Some terminology that may be used in this description includes:
- Vignette
- A decorative design or illustration placed at the beginning or end of a ...
- First Edition
- In book collecting, the first edition is the earliest published form of a book. A book may have more than one first edition in...
- Title Page
- A page at the front of a book which may contain the title of the book, any subtitles, the authors, contributors, editors, the...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.