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.Hervey had a lasting impact on art through William Blake, who was an admirer of his, and influenced Blake's poem 'The Tyger&apos.Extensive 1873 inscription of Thomas Croulle to a front blank, with the morocco label 'Mary Hudson 1814' to front board.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. In a full calf binding, with contemporary owner's morocco label to front board. Minor loss to back strip tail, with light rubbing to back strip and joints. Joint tails starting, with boards firmly held. Inscription to a front blank. Internally, firmly bound. Pages significantly age toned, with handling marks throughout. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .