James Thomson — The Seasons

London, A. Paris; J. Strachan, 1792 . Leather. An illustrated edition of James Thomson's popular four part Romantic poem, with engravings from Augustus Birrell. With sixteen illustrations, including a portrait frontispiece, designed by C. Ansell and Engraved by A. Birrell. Collated, complete.With a The Life of the Author also present.Former owner's inscription to a front blank.Rebacked, retaining the original endpapers.ESTC T51947This 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. Rebacked in cloth, retaining the original calf boards. Externally, excellent. Retaining the original endpapers. Hinges strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Inscription to a front blank. Pages age toned, with significant spotting throughout. Good . Ill.: C. Ansell; A. Birrell. Good .