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Thomson, James
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8,000 - 12,000 USD
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The Seasons. London: T. Bensley & V. Figgins for P.W. Tomkins, 1797
Folio (18 5/8 x 14 3/4 in.; 472 x 375 mm). Half-title, engraved calligraphic dedication by H. Ashby after T. Tomkins, color-printed stipple- and line-engraved frontispiece, 6 plates and 14 illustrations by F. Bartolozzi and P.W. Tomkins after W. Hamilton, extra-illustrated with a watercolor drawing based on the frontispiece, signed by W. Hamilton, inlaid before the half-title; some marginal spotting in plates, occasional marginal soiling in text leaves, offset from frontispiece on title. Contemporary green straight-grain morocco, wide border made up of inlaid red and black morocco gilt-tooled with alternating lilies and scrolls, inner gilt frame with roll-tooled border of ferns, spine richly gilt, edges gilt, Greek key gold-stamped dentelles with leafy border in blind, red watered-silk doublures and endleaves, by Staggmeier & Welcher, in a black morocco slipcase; upper joint cracking, lower joint and other extremities rubbed.
Folio (18 5/8 x 14 3/4 in.; 472 x 375 mm). Half-title, engraved calligraphic dedication by H. Ashby after T. Tomkins, color-printed stipple- and line-engraved frontispiece, 6 plates and 14 illustrations by F. Bartolozzi and P.W. Tomkins after W. Hamilton, extra-illustrated with a watercolor drawing based on the frontispiece, signed by W. Hamilton, inlaid before the half-title; some marginal spotting in plates, occasional marginal soiling in text leaves, offset from frontispiece on title. Contemporary green straight-grain morocco, wide border made up of inlaid red and black morocco gilt-tooled with alternating lilies and scrolls, inner gilt frame with roll-tooled border of ferns, spine richly gilt, edges gilt, Greek key gold-stamped dentelles with leafy border in blind, red watered-silk doublures and endleaves, by Staggmeier & Welcher, in a black morocco slipcase; upper joint cracking, lower joint and other extremities rubbed.
Provenance
Thomas J. Barratt (bookplate)
Literature
Abbey, Life 252; Cohen-De Ricci 992; Friedman, Color Printing in England 1486-1870, 30
Condition
some marginal spotting in plates, occasional marginal soiling in text leaves, offset from frontispiece on title. Contemporary green straight-grain morocco, wide border made up of inlaid red and black morocco gilt-tooled with alternating lilies and scrolls, inner gilt frame with roll-tooled border of ferns, spine richly gilt, edges gilt, Greek key gold-stamped dentelles with leafy border in blind, red watered-silk doublures and endleaves, in a black morocco slipcase; upper joint cracking, lower joint and other extremities rubbed.
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In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.
Catalogue Note
Colored copy, from the library of "the father of modern advertising." Abbey was of the opinion that the number of colored copies "would not have exceeded seven or eight" which opinion is affirmed by Friedman. The words "Engraver to Her Majesty" appear below the name of Tomkins on the dedication.
Thomas J. Barratt (1841-1914), chairman of the soap manufacturer A. & F. Pears, instituted a systematic method of combining slogans and images (many of which were taken from known art works) in his advertising, creating a strong brand image for his firm.