James Thomson — The Seasons

Edinburgh, John Ballantyne and Co. 1809. First edition. Leather. A dainty copy of The Seasons by Scottish poet James Thomson. With 7 illustrations. A neat copy of James Thomson's famous poem cycle, The Seasons. With 7 illustrations, collated and complete. Beginning with Winter in 1726, each poem was published one at a time until the cycle was complete in 1730. The Scottish poet reflects on countryside landscapes in the lengthy blank verse poem, which was popular for at least a century after its publication. With a brief biographical introduction by Patrick Murdoch, and an Ode to the poet by publisher William Collins to the rear. In a mottled calf binding, rebacked with the original calf boards restored. Externally, generally smart. Lightly rubbed to the boards, with some wear to the extremities. Internally, firmly bound. Aside from some light scattered foxing to the front and rear of the book, but pages are generally bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Thomas Bewick. Very Good .