James Thomson — The Seasons

London, Suttaby, Evance and Fox, 1812 . Hardback. A 'Uniform Edition' of James Thomson's collection of four poems surrounding the seasons, in the rare publisher's original binding. Very unusually bound in the rather fragile publisher's paper-covered boards.The Uniform Edition published by Suttaby, Evance and Fox, Crosby & Co, and Corrall.  Comprised of 'The Seasons' collection of four poems written by Scottish author, James Thomson.Each poem was published one season at a time, starting with 'Winter', which initially appeared in 1726, with 'Summer', 'Spring' and 'Autumn' following in 1727, 1728 and 1730. This lengthy poem reflects on the countryside and nature, being very well received at the time and translated into a number of different languages. With a Life of Thomson to the front of the work. Illustrated with a frontispiece and engraved title page. Bound in the publisher's paper-covered boards. Externally, generally smart, with light bumping to the extremities. Slight rubbing to the spine, causing small tears to the backstrip and a little loss to the spine head and tail. Light offsetting to endpapers. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with the odd spot. Pages are roughly cut. Good . Ill.: None. Good .