Rev. James Hervey — Meditations and Contemplations

Burslem, J. Tregortha, 1811. Leather. An illustrated early 19th century edition of James Hervey's sentimental devotional work on morality, nature and divine providence. First published in 1746, James Hervey"s devotional work reflects on mortality, nature, and divine providence through a series of poetic essays.The book consists of two main parts: 'Meditations among the Tombs', which contemplates death and the afterlife, and 'Reflections on a Flower-Garden', which draws religious lessons from nature.Illustrated with a frontispiece and two engraved plates. Collated, complete.Rebacked, in a full reverse calf binding.Hervey had a lasting impact on art through William Blake, who was an admirer of his, and influenced Blake's poem 'The Tyger&apos.Published in the civil parish of Burslem, Stoke on Trent, in the early 19th century by Tregortha, a major figure in the book trade of the region, and provided printing and binding services. He printed about eighty-one books and pamphlets, many of a religious nature between 1796 and his death in 1821. Rebacked, in a full reverse calf binding. Loss to head of fore edge of front board. Bumping to back strip head and tail, with significant rubbing to spine label. Joint heads starting, with boards firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages lightly age toned due to paper type, with light handling marks. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .