William Blake

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Title page from Songs of Innocence and Experience

William Blake was one of the most innovative printers and publishers of the 18th century. He frequently colored each edition of his works differently, making each unique.

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Sketch for the frontispiece to Original Stories from Real Life

Blake not only wrote his own works, but also illustrated those of other writers, such as Mary Wollstonecraft.