£18.00
Title: The Poetical Works of James Thomson-Moxon’s Popular Poets
Author: James Thomson
Publisher: Ward Lock & Co
Publication Date: c1880s
Format: Hardback
Condition: Covers have some bumping to corners and spine and spine slightly cocked. Pages are clean but have foxing to the pages, especially the very edges. Several Illustrations throughout. Missing title page.
Book measures: 19cm x 13cm with 508 pages
1 in stock
This Victorian edition of The Poetical Works of James Thomson, published by Ward Lock & Co as part of the esteemed Moxon’s Popular Poets series, captures the enduring legacy of the Scottish poet. Best known for “The Seasons” and “The Castle of Indolence,” Thomson was a central figure in 18th-century nature poetry, influencing the later Romantic movement. This 1880s volume typically features the ornate gilt-decorated cloth bindings and illustrative plates characteristic of the era. Thomson’s vivid descriptions of the landscape and his patriotic “Rule, Britannia!” make this a vital collection for those interested in pastoral verse and British literary history. It is an ideal addition for collectors of Victorian fine bindings and classic English poetry.
| Weight | 0.750 kg |
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