Alexander Gilchrist - Life of William Blake, &Apos;Pictor Ignotus&Apos;

London and Cambridge, Macmillan and Co. 1863. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this important biography of poet William Blake, in the publisher's original decorative binding and complete in two volumes. The first volume comprises a biographical account of Blake, and the second compiles his poetry, prose, artwork and illustrated manuscript.William Blake (1757-1827) was an English poet, painter and artist who spent his lifetime in relative obscurity but since his death has been acclaimed and held as one of the most important figures in both British poetry and art. This work marked a turning point for Blake's reputation, as the Pre-Raphaelites became important in promoting his legacy.Written by Alexander Gilchrist (1828-1861), best known for this work and his biography of William Etty. Gilchrist spent years compiling material for this work and interviewing friends of the subject; however, he suddenly died and left it incomplete, and so his widow Anne finished it, aided by Dante Gabriel Rossetti and William Michael Rossetti.Complete in two volumes.Bound in the publisher's decorative cloth, with gilt detail to the covers.Illustrated with ten plates to volume I including the frontispiece; lacking the plate opposite page 230. With a folding frontispiece to volume II, as well as thirty-seven facsimile plates.A fascinating first edition of this culturally significant biography. In the publisher's original full cloth binding. Externally generally smart. The front board is detached but present with the backstrip lifting to volume I. Some wear to the head and tail of the spine as a result of bumping, as well as to extremities. Internally, generally firmly bound; both hinges is starting to volume I. Pages are a little spotted in places. Good Only . Ill.: William Blake. Good Only .

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