Thomson, James

The Seasons [Extra illustrated with Five sets of Plates]

London: Wilkie & Robinson, 1811. xxv, 236p. 19th century blue morocco with a richly gilt spine and gilt ruled boards. Marbled end papers and gilt foredge. Binding stamped "Bound by Hammond" on the inside front board. Complete with Life of the Author, by P. Murdoch. Fine stipple portrait by Ridley and plates. Inserted is the beautiful set of vignettes by Heath after Westall; the set of Hamilton's designs engraved by Sharpe; the four beautiful Rothwell copper plates from the edition of 1801; the plates by Neagle, after Gilpin, and the four vignettes by Woolnoth. Together with 12 pretty plates of the Months.Lowndes p2670-2671. Slight rubbing to the headband. A unique and very attractive copy. Item #10241

Price: $900.00