Beschreibung:

Blake (William, 1757-1827). The Pastorals of Virgil, with a course of English reading, adapted for schools: in which all the proper facilities are given, enabling youth to acquire the Latin language..., by Robert John Thornton 3rd edition, London: F. C. & J. Rivingtons..., 1821, 17 wood-engraved illustrations designed and executed by William Blake consisting of one larger illustration printed separately, and four leaves each printed with four wood engravings, illustrating Eclogue I, three wood-engraved portraits of Theocritus, Virgil, and Augustus, designed and engraved by Blake, one other plate entitled From Antique Coins, designed and engraved by Blake, numerous other wood-engraved illustrations by various artists, contemporary ownership inscription of Louisa Fox, dated 1821 to front endpaper, additional presentation inscription to head of title ‘ Edward Cathack with Louisa Fox’s best regards’ to head of title, contemporary polished calf, gilt decorated spine, a little rubbed and some minor marks, upper joint near-detached, 8vo Binyon 137-53; Bindman 602-18; Bentley 504; Keynes 77. The series of 17 wood engravings by William Blake illustrating Virgil's Pastorals, as issued in the first volume (of 2) of The Pastorals of Virgil, with a course of English reading, adapted for schools..., by Robert John Thornton 3rd edition, 1821. This third edition was the first to contain these now legendary original illustrations by William Blake which had a significant influence upon the young Samuel Palmer and his group.