Description: Click here to see our other books! The Poetical Works of James Thomson James Thomson c1877 John Walker & Company : London 7.5" by 5.5" xliii, 498pp SUMMARY An attractive and unusual copy of the poetical works of James Thomson, bound with painted boards Decorative Binding,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Scarce 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 This volume of poetry by James Thomson is beautifully bound in wooden boards, painted to depict an interesting riverside scene. Includes a biographical sketch of the Scottish poet and playwright, with illustrations by John MacWhirter and George Hay. Alongside Thomson's better-known poems, The Seasons and The Castle of Indolence, the volume also contains his pastorals and hymns. Prior owner's small ink inscription to front pastedown reads 'Cecil H. Butot. Dec 17' 1918'. Prior owner's bookplate to front endpaper. Ink inscription to front free endpaper reads 'Miss Slater. From Mr and Mrs James with best birthday wishes. Nov 9. 1899' Undated. Dated using JISC. None published by Jonn Walker listed, but same pagination and illustrators to editions published in1876 and 1877 by William P. Nimmo. Dated using these editions from copies held in Swansea and Newcastle Universities. CONDITION In leather binding with painted boards. Externally, generally smart. The spine is a little rubbed, as are the boards. Lightly bumped to the head of the spine. Front hinge starting, but firm. Internally, firmly bound, although a little tender at page xvi. Pages are lightly age toned, with light scattered spots throughout, primarily to the fore edges of pages. 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: 314.09 USD
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Topic: Poetry
Publisher: John Walker & Company
Author: James Thomson
Binding: Hardback
Subject: None
Special Attributes: None
Original/Facsimile: Original
Language: English
Region: London
Illustrator: John MacWhirter; George Hay;
Signed: No
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1877
Country/Region of Manufacture: London
