BLAKE William (1757-1827) - "The Circle of Thieves (The snake attacking Buoso Donati)". 1826-1827. Line engraving. Plate V of Dante's "Divine comedy". Ref: Bindman, n°651. Nice proof on wove paper, from a print made in 1953-1954 from the original plates in the Lessing J. Rosenwald collection. Annotated in the lower margin: "Impression made from the plate in my collection 1953-4", signed and dated 6/14/54 in pencil by Lessing Rosenwald (1891-1979, American businessman, collector of art and rare books, and a patron of chess). Good margins. Very good condition. 35,5 x 50,5 cm. Condition A.