Blake (william).- Wit's Magazine (the); Or, Library Of Momus, 17 Issues In 2 Vol., Engraved - Mar 28, 2024 | Forum Auctions In London
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Blake (William).- Wit's Magazine (The); or, Library of Momus, 17 issues in 2 vol., engraved
Blake (William).- Wit's Magazine (The); or, Library of Momus, 17 issues in 2 vol., engraved
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Blake (William).- Wit's Magazine (The); or, Library of Momus. Being a Compleat Repository of Mirth, Humour, and Entertainment, 2 vol. comprising 17 issues [a complete set], only edition, 15 folding engraved frontispieces, the first 5 (January-May 1784) engraved by William Blake after Stothard or Collings, without frontispieces to January & March 1785, foxed, plate to September 1784 with tear to fold, small hole to title of vol.1 not affecting text, contemporary calf, spines gilt, vol.1 with new label and title in ink to upper cover, rubbed, spine ends worn, [Bentley 513; Essick CBI XVI], 8vo, Harrison & Co., 1784-85.*** Rare satirical magazine containing the only caricatures engraved by Blake.
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Blake (William).- Wit's Magazine (The); or, Library of Momus, 17 issues in 2 vol., engraved

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