William Blake: A Study of His Life and Art Work, Irene Langridge — 1st Edition

£27.00

William Blake: A Study of His Life and Art Work, Irene Langridge — 1st Edition

Name: William Blake: A Study of His Life and Art Work, Irene Langridge — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6023
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Publication: London, George Bell and Sons, 1904

Formatting: 8vo, pp. xii, 198.

Condition Report: Very Good. The volume presents exceptionally well, bound in the publisher's original dark green cloth with the striking, unoxidised Art Nouveau gilt tooling to the front board and spine remaining highly vibrant. There is some minor rubbing and light bumping to the spine ends and corners, alongside a few faint, scattered blemishes to the rear board. The binding remains firm and tight. The top edge retains its original gilt, while the untrimmed fore and lower edges show age-appropriate toning. Internally, there is moderate foxing to the endpapers and preliminaries, but the main text block and the numerous photographic plates remain largely clean and bright throughout, free from significant blemishes.

Catalogue Note: First edition. A beautifully bound, turn-of-the-century study of the visionary poet and artist William Blake. The striking Art Nouveau binding design, featuring intricate Celtic knotwork and angelic winged motifs, serves as a fitting homage to Blake's own mythological aesthetics and is a prime example of Edwardian publisher's cloth at its most elaborate.

Profusely illustrated throughout with numerous full-page photographic plates, this work reproduces many of Blake's most significant engravings and designs, including those from Blair's 'Grave'. While copies of this 1904 first edition do occasionally surface on the open market, they are rarely found with the gilt tooling in such bright, unrubbed condition.

Irene Langridge’s comprehensive 1904 study offers a detailed and passionate exploration of the life, mysticism, and artistic genius of William Blake. Written at a time when Blake’s profound influence was undergoing a major critical revival, the work serves as an essential guide to his national treasures, breaking down the complexities of his Prophetic Books and his extraordinary visual artistry for a wider audience.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Irene Langridge

Book Publisher: George Bell and Sons

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Art & Architecture

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 210

Book Publication Year: 1904

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: William Blake

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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