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Thomson, James
Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 USD
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The Seasons. London: T. Bensley & V. Figgins for P.W. Tomkins, 1797
Folio (18 1/2 x 14 5/8 in.; 470 x 372 mm). Half-title, engraved calligraphic dedication by H. Ashby after T. Tomkins, stipple- and line-engraved frontispiece, 6 plates and 14 illustrations by F. Bartolozzi and P.W. Tomkins after W. Hamilton, all delicately hand-colored; the words "Engraver to Her Majesty" on the dedication page skilfully inserted, some marginal spotting in the full-page plates, some light browning. Modern mottled calf.
Folio (18 1/2 x 14 5/8 in.; 470 x 372 mm). Half-title, engraved calligraphic dedication by H. Ashby after T. Tomkins, stipple- and line-engraved frontispiece, 6 plates and 14 illustrations by F. Bartolozzi and P.W. Tomkins after W. Hamilton, all delicately hand-colored; the words "Engraver to Her Majesty" on the dedication page skilfully inserted, some marginal spotting in the full-page plates, some light browning. Modern mottled calf.
Provenance
John Nolty (bookplate, his sale, American Art Association-Anderson Galleries, 13 October 1930, lot 749)
Literature
Abbey, Life 252; Cohen-De Ricci 992; Friedman, Color Printing in England 1486-1870, 30
Condition
the words "Engraver to Her Majesty" on the dedication page skilfully inserted, some marginal spotting in the full-page plates, some light browning
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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
A beautifully hand-colored copy of this eloquent evocation of the Romantic period in England.