James Thomson — The Seasons

London, Printed by T. Bensley. for F.J. Du Roveray; and sold by W. Miller, E. Lloyd, R. Dutton, and B. Crosby and Co, 1802 . Leather. An attractively bound illustrated edition of James Thomson's popular four part Romantic poem, illustrated throughout and with engravings after Fuseli. Illustrated with a portrait frontispiece and six engraved plates, two of which are after Henry Fuseli. 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. Retaining half title. In an attractive straight grain morocco binding. In a straight grain morocco binding with extensive gilt detailing. Boards vibrant, with a touch of fading to back strip. Rubbing to joints and back strip head and tail. Internally, firmly bound. Pages bright, with spotting to title page and frontispiece, and instances of offsetting. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .