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387. Blake, William
Songs of Innocence

Illustrated by Blake.
London: The Trianon Press, 1954
Limited Edition. Demy Octavo.

Limited Edition reproduction No. 1196 of 1600 copies printed on Arches rag paper made to match the paper used by Blake, each page watermarked with his monogram. This copy reserved for U.S. distribution. With thirty-one plates reproduced by collotype and stencil process from copy B, believed to be one of the earliest examples executed between 1790-1794, and characterized by the simplicity of the watercolor washes.
Orange leather with gilt lettering to spine, teg, in marbled slipcase.

200/400     SOLD: $247.25

Condition: Minor wear to slipcase, otherwise: Very Good