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Robert Blair (1699-1746)

The Grave, a poem. Illustrated by twelve etchings executed by Louis Schiavonetti, from the original inventions of William Blake, 1808. published 1 May 1808

RCIN 817003

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Book of 12 etchings for illustrations to a long poem; a portrait of William Blake; dedication to the Queen; list of subscribers. In a blue leather binding with gold tooling. Inside, bookplate of Carleton House Library.
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Search the collection Robert Blair (1699-1746)
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Search the collection Luigi Schiavonetti (1765-1810)
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