Description
The Seasons, by James Thomson. To Which is Prefixed the Life of the author, by P. Murdoch, D.D.F.R.S., and an Essay on the Plan and Character of the Poem, by J. Aiken, M.D. Printed in London for Wilkie and Robinson, etc. 1811, 48 + 236 pp, 8.25” x 5.25”, 8vo, full leather hardcover. In good condition, with leather nicely preserved. Minor rubbing to boards, and light rubbing and loss to spine. Headband of spine loose. Light cracking to hinges at front and rear and text block remains bound well. Light rubbing and wear. Frontispiece plates preceding each season. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. An attractive copy of the classic work by Scottish poet James Thomson (1700-1748), published by season between 1726 and 1730. A highly popular poem, the completed works were translated into various languages, served as inspirations for other pieces, and were complimented by illustrated editions in the following two centuries. COLL1811BDGP-0124-aj0960
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