William Blake: The Renowned Collection of First Editions, Original Drawings, Autograph Letters, and an Important Painting in Oils… Collected by the late George C. Smith, Jr.
New York
by Blake, William
New York: Parke-Bernet Galleries, Inc., 1938. 8vo, 85 pp. Black and white illustrations. Lots 6–109, inclusive, autograph letters, books, drawing and a painting. Original wrappers with light chipping, backstrip worn. Priced throughout in pencil but without buyers' names. Very good. § An astonishing collection of Blake put together in a very short time by George C. Smith (not to be confused with the dealer George D. Smith) who died at the age of 45 after inheriting a very profitable publishing business begun by his grandfather. Most of the key peces were bought for Lessing Rosenwald although Sessler bought a few of the best items for Moncure Biddle and a Mrs. Collins who collected children's books. Bentley, Blake Books, 644. (Inventory #: 102104)