An Island in the Moon
Author: Blake, William
Holograph manuscript containing Blake's draft of An Island in the Moon (9 folios). Accompanied by a note by A. H. Palmer and a wood engraving by Blake. Holograph sketches on last page consisting of numerous small pencil and ink drawings of horses, lambs, lions and two human profiles. Additionally, the word "Numeration" has been written in the center of the page, the word "Lamb" in tiny script between the two human profiles, and two signatures of Blake, together with various random letters.
Method of acquisition: Given (1905) by Murray, Charles Fairfax
Production date: AD 1784
Accession number: MS Charles Fairfax Murray 31
Primary reference Number: 307763
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The Fitzwilliam Museum
Associated department:
Manuscripts and Printed Books
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