Description: Click here to see our other books! The Seasons By James Thomson With His Life, an Index and Glossary A Dedication to the Earl of Buchan and Notes to the Seasons by Percival Stockdale James Thomson; Percival Stockdale 1793 A Hamilton : London 10" by 6.5" xxiv, [19], 227pp SUMMARY A beautifully bound, first Stockdale edition of James Thomson's famous poem, 'The Seasons'. Fine Binding,First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Near Fine 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 In a full tree calf binding. With a presentation inscription to the recto of front endpaper, 'Elizabeth Edmonds, my Fathers Gift 1793 and now presented to my Granddaughter Eliz Edmonds June 1855'. An engraved portrait frontispiece of Thomson, with four engraved plates for each of the seasons and numerous handsome head and tail pieces with tissue guards. The first edition of Thomson's 'The Seasons' with Stockdale's notes. 'The Seasons' was an incredibly influential poem which inspired Haydn's oratorio and works by the likes of William Kent, Richard Wilson, Thomas Gainsborough, Richard Westall and J M W Turner. Thomson is also known for penning the lyrics for 'Rule Britannia' and 'The Castle of Indolence''. CONDITION In a full tree calf binding. Externally, excellent with minor shelfwear, just some minor rubbing to the extremities and to the joints. Circular mark to the rear board. Gift inscription to the recto of front endpaper, dated 1793 and 1855. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with just the odd spot. Overall Condition: Near Fine 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
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Subject: None
Topic: Poetry
Original/Facsimile: Original
Binding: Leather
Publisher: A Hamilton
Special Attributes: None
Place of Publication: London
Year Printed: 1793
Author: James Thomson; Percival Stockdale
Language: English
Illustrator: None
