Thompson, Les saisons, Paris, 1779, contemporary morocco with arms of Paul I of Russia

Thompson, James

Les saisons. Paris: Pissot and Nyon l’ainé, 1779

8vo (175 x 105mm.), engraved title, 4 tail-pieces and 4 engraved plates by Baquoy after Charles Eisen, contemporary red morocco gilt, central arms of Paul I of Russia and Maria Feodorovna

Paul I, the son of Catherine the Great, reigned from 1796 to 1801, when he was deposed and murdered.

LITERATURE:

Cohen-De Ricci 991

PROVENANCE:

Basil Jacobs, bookplate; William Rees-Mogg, ownership inscription