Thomson's poetical works. With life, critical dissertation, and explanatory notes, by the Rev. George Gilfillan.
James Thomson (1700-1748)
Category
Books
Date
1853
Materials
Place of origin
Edinburgh
Collection
Lacock, Wiltshire
NT 3054471
Summary
Bibliographic description
xx, [2], 372 p. ; 8vo. With 2 p. prospectus 'Library edition of the British poets' bound-in at front. Provenance: armorial bookplate (in colour): Edward Francis Harrison [probably Edward Francis Harrison (1829-1887)], signed 'C Terry, 183, High Holborn, London'. Manuscript note in ink regarding the birth of James Thomson on p. [v]. Binding: publisher's blind-decorated green cloth; gold-lettered spine.
Makers and roles
James Thomson (1700-1748), author George Gilfillan (1813-1878), editor