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John Flaxman's Engravings For Homer / William Blake

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1796 Homer ODYSSEY Greek Mythology English: 1796 Homer ODYSSEY Greek Mythology English Alexander Pope Wakefield 5v “Hateful to me as the gates of Hades is that man who hides one thing in his heart and speaks another.” ― Homer, The Ili

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A History of British Fishes by William Yarrell, signed by the Author: This 2 volume set is beautifully bound, and hand-signed by the author in the 1st volume. Yarrell's classic survey was first published 1835-6 with two supplementary parts added in 1839. The present edi

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Daniell Sketches Representing the Native Tribes, Animals and Scenery of Southern Africa, First: DANIELL, Samuel (1775-1811) and William Daniell (1769-1837) Sketches Representing the Native Tribes, Animals and Scenery of Southern Africa. London: Richard and Arthur Taylor [for] William Daniell and

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SCALÃ‰, An Hibernian Atlas: SCALÃ‰, Bernard (fl. 1756-80). An Hibernian Atlas; or General Description of the Kingdom of Ireland. London: Printed for Robert Sayer, and John Bennet. First edition. Comparable: Swann, 2006 - $336

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Bunyan, Pilgrims Progress, Blake illustrations, 1st Limited Ed. 1941: "The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan (1628-1688) with 29 watercolor paintings by William Blake, now printed for the first time." Edited by Geoffrey Keynes. Printed at the Spiral Press, New York for

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Bunyan, Pilgrims Progress, Blake illustrations, Limited 1stEd. 1941: "The Pilgrim's Progress" by John Bunyan (1628-1688) with 29 watercolor paintings by William Blake, now printed for the first time." Edited by Geoffrey Keynes. Printed at the Spiral Press, New York for

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Defoe, Robinson Crusoe, Complete 2vol. Ed. 1790, Ansell Engravings, John Hamilton: "The Life and Adventures of Robinson Crusoe" ("written by himself")", by Daniel Defoe, complete in two volumes, illustrated by Charles Ansell, engraved by Barlow, published by William Lane, London in

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John Flaxman's Engravings For Homer / William Blake

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Two early19th century antiquarian books.

The Iliad of Homer engraved from the Compositions of John Flaxman, R.A., Sculptor, London, 1805.
John Flaxman (English, 1755-1826).
Collection of Flaxman's compositions of Homer's classic epic.
1st edition Oblong folio, 1805.Engraved title with 39 full page outline engravings including three William Blake plates, Tommaso Piroli & James Parker.
Bound in boards.
Condition: generally good condition, foxing throughout (view photos), original binding in plain board with printed label afixed, all pages present.
Dimensions: 11 inches x 17 inches.
Publisher: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown, London, 1805

Engraved by William Blake The Theocony Works & Days & The Days of Hesiod engraved from The Compositions of John Flaxman, R.A., Sculptor, London, 1817.
Engraver William Blake (British, 1757-1827).
Designed by John Flaxman.
37 engravings and engraved title page bound in original boards with printer label afixed.
Publisher: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme & Brown, London, 1817.
Dimensions: 11.25 inches x 17 inches.
Condition: Binding loose, several plates have foxing, complete (view all pictures for accuracy.)

Provenance: private estate.

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Original estate condition view all pictures for accuracy, age appropriate.
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John Flaxman's Engravings For Homer / William Blake

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Price: 500 USD
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