The Works of Pindar, Thomson, and Young – 1816 | Beautiful Vellum Display, 6 volumes

The Works of Pindar, Thomson, and Young brings together writings from three notable British poets, each presented in individual volumes printed between 1816 and 1820. John Wolcot, known under the pseudonym Peter Pindar, appears in four volumes with satirical poems, political epistles, and commentary. James Thomson’s poetic works, including his influential The Seasons, and Edward Young’s solemn reflections in Night Thoughts, appear in companion volumes. All six volumes are bound in matching vellum with marbled boards.

Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Works of Pindar, Thomson, and Young
• Author(s): John Wolcot; James Thomson; Edward Young
• Illustrator(s):
• Contributor(s):
• Publisher: London: Walker and Edwards; Suttaby; F.C. and J. Rivington
• Edition: First collected editions (1816–1820)
• Format: (16mo), multi-volume
• Binding: Vellum spine and corners over marbled boards
• Size:  5.25 in x 3 in (13.3 cm x 7.6 cm)
• Collation:
  • Thomson: 204 pp;
  • Young: 300, [2] pp;
  • Pindar: Vol I: 501 pp; Vol II: 456 pp; Vol III: 501 pp; Vol IV: 512 pp
• Illustrations:
• Contents Include:
  • Hair Powder, a Plaintive Epistle to Mr. Pitt & Frogmore Fête
  • Pindariana or Peter’s Portfolio
  • Lord Auckland’s Triumph
  • Lyric Odes
  • Subjects for Painters
  • The Seasons
• Provenance: provenance
• Reference(s): references

Condition:

Very Good. Matching bindings with moderate wear to vellum and boards. Secure spines. All volumes complete. Pages show light age toning with scattered mild foxing.

Why Collect This?

• Uniformly bound set, fine period vellum and marbled boards
• Includes multiple satirical and poetic works

Item Number: #29294