A history of British birds / By Thomas Bewick ; the figures engraved on wood by T. Bewick - 2 volumes
1816, First Edition. Newcastle : Printed by Edward Walker, for T. Bewick : Sold by him, Longman & Co., London; and all Booksellers. Very good copies in the original gilt-blocked aniline over marble boards. Front board of vol. 2 is detached. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat rubbed and dust-toned as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall: tight, bright, clean and strong. Item #269303
Physical description; 2 volumes : illustrations ; 23 cm. Contents; vol. I. History and description of land birds.--vol. II. History and description of water birds. Subject; Birds — Great Britain.
Price: €325.00
See all items by Thomas Bewick