The Seasons

Published by Philadelphia. Printed by Jacob Johnson & Co. MDCCXCV [1795], 1795

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Hardcover, 4.25” x 6.75. Bound in full leather – presumably the original binding. A simple American 18th century binding, with spine label on black leather, quaintly mis-cut to off-square. Gold lettering. Spine cracked and dry, however. Covers bumped, scuffed and worn. Front cover attached by 2 cords only. First blank page loose. 19 page preface and life of the author by Samuel Johnson. 194 pages + 4 pages of ads. Pages toned from age, with spotty foxing. Binding tight, text block secure. An early US edition of Thomson’s popular sentimental poem, notable chiefly for the Johnson essay. Boswell’s Life of Johnson had been published only 4 years earlier, and the Johnson essay is akin to the Emerson blurb on Whitman’s book – Johnson lived in the first half of the 18th century. Seasons was first published in 1730 or thereabouts and enjoyed popularity throughout the century. It languishes now, however. A perfectly nice 18th century American imprint in original unrestored binding. No illustrations or engravings – which were added in later editions.

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Title
The Seasons
Author
Thomson, James [ Samuel Johnson]
Publisher
Philadelphia. Printed by Jacob Johnson & Co. MDCCXCV [1795]
Publication year
1795
Condition
Good
Binding
Hardcover
Printing
1st Printing

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