Illustrations of the book of Job :

in twenty-one plates /
invented and engraved by William Blake ... London, published by the author ... March, 1826.
Bibliographic Details
Main Creator: Blake, William, 1757-1827.
Contributors: Yeats Family, donor.
In collection: W. B. Yeats Library
Format: Book
Language:English
Published / Created: London : New York : J. M. Dent & Co. ; 1902.
G. P. Putnam's Sons,
Subjects:
Notes:Cover title. Facsimile of original title label pasted on front cover.

Includes facsimile of original title page: London, 1825 [i.e. 1826], which also has Hebrew script at head of title.

"1000 copies issued in facsimile."

Each plate is signed as a proof, preceded by a protective leaf and dated March 8, 1825, except the plate entitled "Thus did Job continually" which is misdated 1828.

Engraved on 22 leaves, including title page and 21 numbered plates.

With bookplate of W. B. Yeats on front pastedown.

Physical description: 1 preliminary leaf, 21 leaves of plates ; 38 cm.

Citations/References: A descriptive catalog of W. B. Yeats's library, Edward O'Shea. - New York ; London : Garland, 1985, page 29.

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YL 201
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