The Seasons
London: Jones & Co., 1823. Engraved frontispiece portrait of James Thomson. Engraved title page. 64mo. 3-3/4" x 2-1/4". 136 pp. Leather covered boards. Front and back covers identical with blind stamped diamond pattern and gold tooled floral rule. Spine panels decorated with star design and flora square design. Marbled endpapers. Some wear and foxing a few faint damp stains. A couple of tiny abraded spots on endpapers. Overall sturdy and very good for what this little book seems to have gone through!
Two interesting inscriptions: First fly-leaf - "Susan Andrews, the gift of P Andrews March 13, 1823."
Second fly-leaf - "Found by George (John ? . . . wich) in the Hippodrome Field, Notting Hill, June 1861."
Item #1200
Price: $195.00