The Separate Plates of William Blake: A Catalogue, Robert N. Essick

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The Separate Plates of William Blake: A Catalogue, Robert N. Essick

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The Separate Plates of William Blake: A Catalogue, Robert N. Essick — 1st Edition

Publication: Princeton, New Jersey, Princeton University Press, 1983

Formatting: 4to, pp. xxviii, 302.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The volume remains tightly bound in its original quarter black cloth over plum boards, retaining sharp corners and firm joints with virtually no shelf-wear to the extremities. The gilt lettering to the spine remains exceptionally bright and unoxidised. Internally, the text block is square and secure, with pages that are crisp, clean, and free from internal markings or foxing. The edges of the text block show only the faintest hint of superficial dustiness consistent with its age, maintaining an overall sharp and attractive appearance. The volume retains its original pictorial dust jacket, which is remarkably clean and presents brightly, exhibiting only the most trivial handling wear to the upper edges.

Catalogue Note: This first edition provides a definitive catalogue raisonné of William Blake's separate plates, works executed and originally published as autonomous prints rather than as illustrations integral to his illuminated books. The text is extensively supported by monochrome reproductions alongside full-colour plates, which carefully capture the technical nuances and variant states of Blake's graphic processes.

While copies of this standard reference work circulate with some regularity on the open market, it remains a highly regarded and essential resource for collectors, institutions, and scholars dedicated to the study of Romantic-era printmaking and Blake's standalone engravings.

An indispensable reference for enthusiasts of Romantic art and printmaking, The Separate Plates of William Blake offers a meticulous scholarly examination of the visionary artist's standalone engravings. Robert N. Essick expertly catalogues the complex histories, varying states, and intricate techniques of Blake's individual prints, providing profound insights into his evolution as a graphic artist outside the context of his illuminated poetry.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Robert N. Essick

Book Publisher: Princeton University Press

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Art & Architecture

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 302

Book Publication Year: 1983

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: William Blake

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: Princeton, New Jersey, United States

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