The Works of James Thomson. Volume The First only [of Two]. Containing, The Seasons, Liberty, The Castle of Indolence and Poems on Several Occasions [Includes also: "Antient and Modern Italy compared: Being the First Part of 'Liberty', A Poem"].

Thomson, James / [Newton, Sir Isaac / Walpole, Robert].

Published by Dublin, Printed for G.Risk, G. and A. Ewing and W.Smith, Booksellers in Dame-Street., 1751

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Volume I (of II). Small - Octavo (10 cm x 16,5 cm). 363 pages with all four original engravings (Spring, Summer, Autumn, Winter) and also including the section with "A Poem sacred to the Memory of Sir Isaac Newton. Inscribed to the Right Honourable Sir Robert Walpole". Hardcover / Original, 18th century full calf. In protective Mylar. Endpaper with small tear. The engraving "Spring", loosened and with damage to upper margin (effecting the image). The three other engravings in place and in very good condition (see photographic images). Provenance-Entry: "Eliza Hungerford, March 5, 1771" [Elizabeth Hungerford]. Sprache: english.

Seller Inventory # 29868AB

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Works of James Thomson. Volume The First only [of Two]. Containing, The Seasons, Liberty, The Castle of Indolence and Poems on Several Occasions [Includes also: "Antient and Modern Italy compared: Being the First Part of 'Liberty', A Poem"].
• Publisher: Dublin, Printed for G.Risk, G. and A. Ewing and W.Smith, Booksellers in Dame-Street.
• Publication Date: 1751
• Binding: Hardcover
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