THOMSON, JOHN. The Seasons . . . 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. Half-title, engraved frontispiece, engraved dedication leaf, five sectional titles, 21 stipple engravings including 6 plates (2 by Bartolozzi, 4 by Tomkins), 4 vignettes by Tomkins, 10 head- and tail-pieces (4 by Bartolozzi, 6 by Tomkins), and list of subscribers. 472x375 mm; 18 5/8x14 3/4 inches. Folio, green straight-grained morocco ruled in gilt and blind, gilt turn-ins, rebacked retaining original backstrip, usual rubbing; all edges trimmed and gilt, scattered usual light offsetting but strong impressions; library ticket and bookplate of Sir Thomas Hesketh, Lancashire on pastedown. Abbey, Life 252. London: T. Bensley & V. Figgins for P.W. Tomkins, 1797
