EDWARD YOUNG & WILLIAM BLAKE: THE COMPLAINT, AND THE CONSOLATION; OR, NIGHT THOUGHTS, London, printed by R Noble for R Edwards, 1797,An excellent copy of the first Blake edition of Edward Young's "Night Thoughts" with exquisite original engravings by William Blake (1757-1827), published in 1797 by R. Noble of London ro R Edwards. The  43 Blake engravings surround the letterpress text printed on wove paper watermarked “J Whatman 1794” This edition comes with 'Explanations' of Blake's work and an 'Advertisement' section which is dated 1796 and promotes the poetry of Mr. Young and the artistry of Mr. Blake. The book is bound in burgundy calf skin. Its dimensions in inches are 16 1/4 x 13 1/4 x 1. Additional photos or known information will be sent upon request. Dr. Edward Young (1683-1765) was an English poet renowned for his work Night Thoughts. It was a huge success, translated in many other languages. It also inspired a series of well-known illustrations by the romantic artist William Blake, an English poet, painter, and print maker. Largely unrecognized during his lifetime, Blake is now considered a seminal figure in the history of the poetry and visual arts of the Romantic Age. CONDITION: Very good overall. The book has been rebacked and new end papers added. The binding is believed to be of the period. A few scuffs to the leather surface. Some light toning and foxing to the pages.