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THES E A S O N SAH Y M NTo the Memory of
Sir ISAAC NEWTON
AND
BRITANNIA, a POEM
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By Mr. THOMSON.
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L O N D O N
J. MILLAN and A. MILLAR
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MDCCXXX
DESCRIPTION
(ii) + 77 + 71 + 72 + 69 + 19 + (ii)
Spring second edition 1730
Summer third edition 1730
Autumn second edition 1730
Winter first edition 1730
Book measures 200mm x 135mm approximately.
Recently bound in quarter brown calf over pastel boards. Spine with five gilt-ruled raised bands with maroon title label. Plain end-papers. Full page verso engraving to start of each "season".
CONDITION
In overall very good condition. The binding is very firm and strong. Some minor darkening to lower and upper spine with no other visible wear or damage whatsoever. Internally the pages are uniformly dulled but clean throughout with occasional spotting. An ex-libris copy from The University of Chicago Library, there are some small library mark numbers to the end-papers and on the title page. Also, a neat… Read More