THOMSON, JAMES.

The seasons … to which is prefixed the life of the author, by P. Murdock … and an essay on the plan and character of the poem, by J. Aikin.

London: Wilkie and Robinson, J. Walker; Cadell and Davies [et al.], 1811. 8vo, pp. [4], liii, 236; d1-2 bound out of order at the back, but the book is complete; 4 engraved plates; unsusal contemporary full calf in the style of Edwards of Halifiax, elaborate gilt border with a blindstamped Greek key border enclosing a central panel of small diamonds with gilt circles at the interstices, and a central diamond enclosing a gilt palm tree overhanging an urn; corners bumped and worn, with an early rebacking and the original gilt-decorated spine with red morocco labels laid down; good and sound, or better. Printed by S. Hamilton, Weybridge. Item #25492

Price: $350.00