THOMSON, James (1700-48). The Seasons, London, 1730, 4° FIRST EDTION OF THE WHOLE POEM, title printed in red and black, engraved title vignette and 5 plates after William Kent, contemporary calf (joints cracked, extremities rubbed) [Foxon T236; Rothschild 2423]; and 9 others. (10)
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THOMSON, James (1700-48). The Seasons, London, 1730, 4° FIRST EDTION OF THE WHOLE POEM, title printed in red and black, engraved title vignette and 5 plates after William Kent, contemporary calf (joints cracked, extremities rubbed) [Foxon T236; Rothschild 2423]; and 9 others. (10)
Lot Essay
A CRISP COPY. Winter was published in 1726, and followed by Summer (1727), Spring (1728) and Autumn (1730), when the whole were brought together as The Seasons.