Title: The Theogony Works & Days & The Days of Hesiod Engraved from the Compositions of John Flaxman R.A. Sculptor, London. Engraved by William Blake Author: Flaxman, John Place: London Publisher: Londman, Hurst, Rees & Orme Date: 1817 Description: 37 engravings (including engraved illustrated title page) + engraved half title page. 28.5x43.5 cm (11¼x17") bound in boards. Plus 2 other sets of engraved plates by Flaxman: The Odyssey of Homer Engraved from the Compositions of John Flaxman R.A. Sculptor, London. 34 engravings + engraved title page. 1805. The Iliad of Homer Engraved from the Compositions of John Flaxman R.A. Sculptor, London. 39 engravings + engraved title page. 1805. Each measure 28.5x43.5 cm (11¼x17") bound in boards, with engraved cover labels. With the important and last series of designs by John Flaxman, which he entrusted his good friend William Blake to engrave for him. Lot Amendments Condition: Bindings loose or shaken, wear and tear to extremities; all plates lightly foxed; very good plates. Item number: 249945
Title: The Theogony Works & Days & The Days of Hesiod Engraved from the Compositions of John Flaxman R.A. Sculptor, London. Engraved by William Blake Author: Flaxman, John Place: London Publisher: Londman, Hurst, Rees & Orme Date: 1817 Description: 37 engravings (including engraved illustrated title page) + engraved half title page. 28.5x43.5 cm (11¼x17") bound in boards. Plus 2 other sets of engraved plates by Flaxman: The Odyssey of Homer Engraved from the Compositions of John Flaxman R.A. Sculptor, London. 34 engravings + engraved title page. 1805. The Iliad of Homer Engraved from the Compositions of John Flaxman R.A. Sculptor, London. 39 engravings + engraved title page. 1805. Each measure 28.5x43.5 cm (11¼x17") bound in boards, with engraved cover labels. With the important and last series of designs by John Flaxman, which he entrusted his good friend William Blake to engrave for him. Lot Amendments Condition: Bindings loose or shaken, wear and tear to extremities; all plates lightly foxed; very good plates. Item number: 249945
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