Verkäufer Rooke Books PBFA, Bath, Vereinigtes Königreich
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AbeBooks-Verkäufer seit 18. Mai 2007
Beschreibung
The second Bewick edition of William Somervile's most popular poem, delightfully illustrated throughout by Thomas Bewick, after the designs of his brother. The second edition of this work to feature the Bewick illustrations.'The Chase' is Somervile's most popular and well known poem, written in blank verse. The poem's subject is sports, and it is viewed as a pioneering early English Georgic. It was first published as 'The Chace' in 1735.Illustrated throughout by Thomas Bewick, is a renowned wood-engraver and author on natural history. These illustrations were designed by his brother, John Bewick.A lovely copy of this edition, with charming gilt detailing to board perimeters. Rebacked, in a full calf binding, retaining the original boards, and with back strip laid down. Gilt detailing to board perimeters. Joints starting, with boards firmly held. Endpapers renewed. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright, with only the odd light handling mark. Very Good. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 870F2
Bibliografische Details
Titel: The Chase; A Poem
Verlag: W. Bulmer and Co, London
Erscheinungsdatum: 1802
Einband: Leather
Illustrator: Thomas Bewick
Zustand: Very Good
Art des Buches: book
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