THE SEASONS.
Hardcover
1859 · New York
by THOMSON, JAMES.
New York: Robert Carter and Brothers, 1859. Bevelled edges. All edges gilt. Elaborate floral designs, both cover and spine. Edges and spine extremities worn, covers a bit rubbed. Spine faded. An American edition of this Thomson classic with poetry of the four seasons. Vignette title pages for each season designed by NOEL HUMPHREYS and engraved by the Dalziel brothers. Other illustrations by BIRKET FOSTER, J. Wolf, G. Thomas, and F.R. Pickersgill. All illustrations are in black and white. Some light foxing at page peripheries, occasional soiling. A charming example of fine Victorian binding and illustrations, just a bit worn. 228pp.. Later Edition. Blue Cloth. Moderate Edge and Corner Wear./No Jacket. Small Quarto. (Inventory #: 001616)