Antique copy of The Poetical Works of William Blake: Lyrical and Miscellaneous, edited by William Michael Rossetti

Published in London by George Bell and Sons, Covent Garden, in 1874, as part of The Aldine Edition of the British Poets. Bound in dark green cloth with gilt decorations, this volume includes a frontispiece portrait of Blake, along with a prefatory memoir by Rossetti.

This copy bears a distinguished bookplate from a previous owner, John Emerson, featuring a family crest. The binding shows some edge wear, but overall, the book remains in good condition for its age, with intact pages and strong historical character. A collectible edition from the 19th century, desirable for collectors of William Blake, Pre-Raphaelite circle literature, and Aldine Edition enthusiasts. Fair condition.