Item #58680 The seasons. James Thomson.
The seasons
The seasons

The seasons

Chiswick: from the press of C. Whittingham, College House, and sold by R. Jennings, Poultry [et al.], 1828. 12mo, pp. [2], 211, [1]; engraved vignette title page, 4 engravings heading each section and 4 engraved tailpieces; contemporary full paneled calf, elaborate gilt borders on covers enclosing a central blind panel with fleurons in the corners, gilt-decorated spine in 6 compartments, red morocco label in 1; label chipped with loss of 3 letters, the front board rehinged, extremities rubbed and worn; a good copy with small but attractive engravings. First published in 1726, The Seasons popularized blank verse and went through many editions over the course of a century. Item #58680

Price: $75.00

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