Shelfmark
Aq.2.2.01
Author
Title
The seasons, by James Thomson. Illustrated with engravings by F. Bartolozzi, R.A. and P. W. Tomkins, historical engravers to their Majesties; from original pictures painted for the work by W. Hamilton, R.A.
Publication, distribution, etc.
London : Printed for P. W. Tomkins. The letter-press by T. Bensley. The types by V. Figgins., 1797 [1798].
Physical description
[12], 244 p., plates : ill. ; Fo.
Note
Includes half-title.
Note
The stipple engravings are dated 1792-98.
Note
The dedication is engraved, signed T. Tomkins script. H Ashby sculpt. Dated May 19th 1793.
Note
Includes list of subscribers.
Citation/references note
ESTC, T146637
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College.
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of William Frederick Higgins, together with presentation inscription dated July 17 1865.
Binding
Contemporary red straight-grain morocco; gold tooled decorative rolls, including greek key, on boards, board edges, and spine; marbled endpapers; gold edges.
Copy-specific note
Previous shelfmark: Bo.16 (horiz).
Added entry--name
Higgins, William Frederick former owner.
Added entry--name
Tomkins, Peltro William (), 1759 - 1840 bookseller.
Added entry--name
Added entry--name
Figgins, Vincent, 1770 - 1844 printer.
Added entry--place
England London
Identifier
B9506