THOMSON, JAMES. The Seasons. London (printed for P. W. Tomkins, the letter-press by T. Bensley, the types by V. Figgins) 1797. Large folio (445x358 mm.). (12, including dedication leaf , subscriber's list, and one section title), (3), 4-244 pp. Stippleengraved emblematic frontispiece by Tomkins, engraved dedication leaf, 6 stippleengraved plates (2 by Bartolozzi and 4 by Tomkins), 4 stippleengraved vignettes by Tomkins, 10 stippleengraved head or tailpieces (4 by Bartolozzi and 6 by Tomkins), all after W. Hamilton. Contemporary red half morocco, somewhat worn, gilt borders, some inkstains on upper cover, some scratching on lower cover, richly gilt spine in six compartments, all edges gilt. Minor foxing. Photo. The most luxurious edition of The Seasons ever published, with stipple-engravings from two of the greatest engravers of their time.
THOMSON, JAMES. The Seasons. London (printed for P. W. Tomkins, the letter-press by T. Bensley, the types by V. Figgins) 1797. Large folio (445x358 mm.). (12, including dedication leaf , subscriber's list, and one section title), (3), 4-244 pp. Stippleengraved emblematic frontispiece by Tomkins, engraved dedication leaf, 6 stippleengraved plates (2 by Bartolozzi and 4 by Tomkins), 4 stippleengraved vignettes by Tomkins, 10 stippleengraved head or tailpieces (4 by Bartolozzi and 6 by Tomkins), all after W. Hamilton. Contemporary red half morocco, somewhat worn, gilt borders, some inkstains on upper cover, some scratching on lower cover, richly gilt spine in six compartments, all edges gilt. Minor foxing. Photo. The most luxurious edition of The Seasons ever published, with stipple-engravings from two of the greatest engravers of their time.
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