The works of James Thomson: with his last corrections and improvements. To which is prefixed an account of his life and writings. Two illustrated volumes complete in quarto. Including sixteen full page engraved plates.

James Thomson with illustrations by W. Kent, G.V. Neist, S. Wale, J. Paton & J. Miller

Published by A. Millar, London, 1762

About this Item

Late 19th century half calf has long outlived its usefulness: boards detached, spines chipped. Closed tear to title page of vol II; otherwise a very good set. Full page sur blanc engravings include frontispieces to most individual works including Volume 1: Spring; Summer; Autumn; Winter; Poem Sacred to the Memory of Sir Isaac Newton; Britannia; Liberty; The Castle of Indolence; etc. Volume 2: Sophonisba; Agamemnon; Alfred; Edward and Eleonora; Tancred and Sigismunda; Coriolanus. Not to be confused with the 12mo editions sans illustrations. With errata.; 24x30cm; 9.5x12 in.; xxvi,468,524 pages; Additional images and further information provided upon request.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The works of James Thomson: with his last corrections and improvements. To which is prefixed an account of his life and writings. Two illustrated volumes complete in quarto. Including sixteen full page engraved plates.
• Publisher: A. Millar, London
• Publication Date: 1762
• Illustrator: W. Kent, S Wale, G.V. Neist, J. PatonI. Miller et al.
• Condition: Good
• Seller catalogs:
  • Poetry