Title Page Collection (#33)

ELISHA KENT KANE (1820-1857). American arctic explorer. Steel engraving for the title page of Volume I of Kents Arctic Explorations, 1856

THE COMPLEAT ANGLER, 1653. Izaak Walton (1593-1968). English biographer and author. Title-page of Waltons The Compleat Angler, originally published in 1653. Steel engraving, 1824

SHAKESPEARE: HENRY VI. Part III. Title-page wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert (1817-1897)

KING RICHARD III. Title page of a 19th century edition of William Shakespeares King Richard III
KING RICHARD III. Title page of a 19th century edition of William Shakespeares " King Richard III, " wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert (1817-1897)

THOMAS GRAY: TITLE PAGE. Engraved title page to a mid-19th century American edition of the works of Thomas Gray (1716-1771)

DON QUIXOTE, TITLE PAGE. Title-page of the first edition of Miguel de Cervantes Don Quixote, published at Madrid in 1605

GOETHE: WERTHER. The Sorrows of Young Werther. Engraved title page for an edition, c1882-85, of the novel by Johann Wolfgang von Goethe

MACBETH, 19th CENTURY. Title page of a 19th century edition of William Shakespeares Macbeth, wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert (1817-1879)

URANIA PSALMS TITLE PAGE. Engraved title page by Henry Dawkins for the first edition of James Lyons Urania
URANIA PSALMS TITLE PAGE. Engraved title page by Henry Dawkins for the first edition of James Lyons " Urania, " Philadelphia, 1761

JOHN HOWARD (c1726-1790). Title page of an American edition, 1831, of The Memoirs of John Howard. Copper engraving, American, 1831

THE COMPLEAT ANGLER, 1653. Title-page of Izaak Waltons The Compleat Angler, originally published in 1653. Steel engraving, 1824

KING LEAR, 19th CENTURY. Title page of a 19th century edition of William Shakespeares King Lear, wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert (1817-1879)

NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Title page of an 1883 edition of Clement Clarke Moores celebrated poem, The Night Before Christmas

GOETHE: WERTHER. Title page to Das Leiden des Jungen Werthers (The Sorrows of Young Werther), by Johann von Goethe. Wood engraving, German, 19th century

WILLIAM BLAKE. Color relief etching by William Blake for the title page of his Songs of Innocence and of Experience, c1794

BLAKE: SONGS OF INNOCENCE. Title-page of William Blakes collection of lyrical poems, Songs of Innocence. Color relief etching, 1789

COMPENDIUM MALEFICARUM. Title page of Compendium Maleficarum, Book II, a late 15th century European treatise on witchcraft and demonology

MOTHER GOOSE, 1833. Title page of the Munroe & Francis Boston edition of Mother Goose nursery rhymes, 1833

PSALM TUNES, 1764. Engraved title-page by Paul Revere for the first edition of Josiah Flaggs A Collection of the Best
PSALM TUNES, 1764. Engraved title-page by Paul Revere for the first edition of Josiah Flaggs " A Collection of the Best Psalm Tunes", Boston, 1764

LAST OF THE MOHICANS, 1872. Half-title of an 1872 edition of James Fenimore Coopers The Last of the Mohicans, with illustrations by Felix Octavius Carr Darley

CYRANO de BERGERAC. Engraved frontispiece and title page from the first English edition of L Autre Monde
CYRANO de BERGERAC. Engraved frontispiece and title page from the first English edition of " L Autre Monde, voyage interplanetaire et imaginaire, " London, 1687

BOOK OF COMMON PRAYER. Title page of the first edition of the final text of the Book of Common Prayer, London, 1662, engraved by David Loggan

KING JAMES I BIBLE, 1611. Title page of the first edition, London

LAST OF THE MOHICANS, 1872. Wrapper of an 1872 edition of James Fenimore Coopers The Last of the Mohicans

JOHANNES HEVELIUS (1611-1687). Polish astronomer. Title-page of the Cometographia by Johannes Hevelius, published in 1668

JOHN DONNE (1573-1631). English poet and divine. Engraved title page by Matthaeus Merian the Younger, to Donnes LXXX Sermons, London, 1640

MARCHESE DI BECCARIA (1738-1794). Italian economist and jurist. Engraving, French, 19th century

SHAKESPEARE: HENRY VI. Jack Cade urging the peasants. Title-page of Part II. Wood engraving after Sir John Gilbert (1817-1897) for William Shakespeares Henry VI

CAROLINE OF BRUNSWICK (1781-1821). Queen of Great Britain and Ireland, wife of George IV. Title-page of George Cruikshanks supportive pamphlet, The Queens Matrimonial Ladder, A National Toy, London

NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS. Title page of an 1862 edition of Clement Clarke Moores A Visit From Saint Nicholas, with illustrations by Felix O.C. Darley

VIRGINIA TRACT, 1612. Title-page of Robert Johnsons The New Life of Virginea, London, 1612, a tract encouraging settlement in the new colony

Metamorphoses Titlepage
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The title page is a gateway to the literary world, offering a glimpse into the essence of a book. It serves as an introduction, setting the tone and providing valuable information about the work within its pages. From historical classics to scandalous novels, each title page holds its own unique story. Take, for instance, the title page of Thomas Hardy's "Tess of the D'Urbervilles, " published in 1892. Its elegant design transports us back to Victorian England, hinting at themes of love and tragedy that await us in this timeless tale. In contrast, we have the mysterious Title Page of the Geneva Bible from 1614. With an unknown creator behind it, this enigmatic piece sparks curiosity about its origins and significance within religious history. Moving on to more provocative literature, we encounter an engraved title page from an English priapic novel dating back to 1783. This risqué artwork hints at a scandalous narrative that pushed societal boundaries during its time. Shifting gears towards political influence, we find ourselves face-to-face with Thomas Paine's pamphlet "Common Sense. " Its simple yet impactful title page played a pivotal role in America's fight for independence against Great Britain. Delving into biographical works brings us John Quincy Adams' memoirs or perhaps The Adventures of Oliver - titles that pique our interest in personal journeys and tales of resilience. Art enthusiasts will appreciate Giambatista Piranesi's "The Antiquities of Rome" with its captivating imagery adorning its grandiose title page. This volume promises to transport readers through time as they explore ancient Roman architecture and culture. Science takes center stage with Robert Boyle's influential work "The Sceptical Chymist" from 1661. Its thought-provoking ideas challenge conventional wisdom while inviting readers on a journey towards scientific enlightenment. Literary enthusiasts cannot ignore James Joyce's groundbreaking masterpiece "Ulysses.