James Thomson — The Seasons

London, John Sharpe, 1821. Leather. A pleasing contemporary morocco-bound edition of James Thomson's popular ode to the seasons, adorned with engravings from the designs of Richard Westall. A decorative new edition of James Thomson's 'The Seasons&apos.  In a charming contemporary full red straight-grain morocco binding, with decorative gilt to the spine and boards. Bound with the original blanks.  Adorned with engravings from the designs of Queen Victoria's drawing master, Richard Westall. Collated, complete with an engraved title page (dated 1819) and five further engraved titles, one for each season as well as for the 'Hymn' to the end.  Originally issued one season at a time from 1726-1730, The Seasons reflects on the landscape of the countryside, and was highly influential and popular for at least a century after its writing, inspiring the likes of Joshua Reynolds, John Christopher Smith and J. M. W. Turner.  Scottish poet and playwright James Thomson was also known for The Castle of Indolence and for the lyrics of "Rule, Britannia!".  In a full red straight-grain morocco binding, with decorative gilt to the spine and boards. Externally, very smart, with mild rubbing to the extremities and the odd minor mark. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional spotting mostly found to the engraved title leaves. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Richard Westall. Very Good Indeed .