James Thomson — The Seasons

London, A. Strahan for G.G. & J. Robinson, et al. 1799 . Leather. A delightful late eighteenth century edition of James Thomson's popular four part Romantic poem, illustrated with plates, and in a straight grain morocco binding. Illustrated with four engraved plates. Collated, complete.This lengthy blank verse poem, reflecting on the landscape of the countryside, was highly influential and much liked for at least a century after its writing. The poem was published one season at a time, Winter in 1726, Summer in 1727, Spring in 1728 and Autumn only in the complete edition of 1730.This edition features a biography of the author by Patrick Murdoch, and an 'Essay on the Plan and Manner of the Poem' by J. Aiken.ESTC T102387Retaining half title.Inscription of C. Colman to title page head, and of Anna Turner, 1844, to a front blank. In a full straight grain morocco binding. Light rubbing to back strip head and tail, and board heads and tails. Inscription to a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to title page head. Spotting to final plate, and surrounding leaves. Pages otherwise a touch age toned, but clean and bright. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None. Very Good Indeed .