James Thomson; Patrick Murdoch — The Seasons

London, J. Rivington and Sons et al, 1793 . Leather. A bright late 18th century edition of this poetical series from James Thomson, complete with four engraved plates. A new edition of the completed poem cycle in a single volume. Illustrated with four plates, one for each season. 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. ESTC T51945 With a bookplate to the front pastedown and inscriptions to front free endpaper. The poems are preceded by a 'Life of the Author' written by Patrick Murdoch. In a full calf binding. Externally, excellent. Head of front joint starting, with board firmly held. Rear hinge strained, but firmly held. Bookplate to front pastedown, inscription to front free endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .