James Thomson; Percival Stockdale [ed.] — The Seasons

London, A Hamilton, 1793 . First edition. Cloth. A beautifully illustrated edition of James Thomson's popular four part Romantic poem, the first with Percival Stockdale's critical notes. An illustrated edition of James Thomson's famous poem, 'The Seasons', the first edition to feature accompanying critical notes, an index, and a biographical account of the poet's life from Percival Stockdale.Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece, engraved title page, and four plates, with a small number of head pieces. 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.ESTC number T18661.Rebound, with endpapers renewed.A lovely edition of this influential poem, written in the style of Milton. Rebound, in cloth backed marbled paper covered boards. Endpapers renewed. Light spotting to front board and back strip, otherwise externally excellent. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright and generally clean, with only the odd spot or handling mark, most frequently to pages facing plates. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good Indeed .