Description: Click here to see our other books! The Seasons James Thomson 1805 James Wallis : London 6.5" by 4.5" xxiii [4], 4-235 [7]pp SUMMARY A charmingly illustrated edition of James Thomson's popular four part Romantic poem. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION Illustrated with a vignette title page woodcut, and nine plates by Thomas Bewick, after designs by John Thurston. 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.The poem proved to be influential, and inspired works by the likes of Joseph Haydn, Thomas Gainsborough and J. M. W. Turner. With an inscription, dated 1896, to the front free endpaper. CONDITION In a straight grain morocco binding. Externally, smart, with discolouration and light rubbing to back strip, and boards bright. Joints starting, but firmly held. Inscription to front pastedown. Internally, firmly bound. Title page a touch age toned, with pages otherwise generally clean and bright. Overall Condition: Very Good GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques
Price: 170.51 USD
Location: Bath
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Topic: Poetry
Publisher: James Wallis
Author: James Thomson
Binding: Leather
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: Thomas Bewick
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1805
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
