A History of British Birds

Thomas Bewick

Verlag: Charles Henry Cook for R. E. Bewick, Longman and Co, Newcastle, 1832

Beschreibung

An exceptionally bright copy of Bewick's classic work of ornithology. Illustrated throughout by the author, and with both volumes bound in one. An excellent copy of the two volume 1832 Newcastle edition of natural historian Thomas Bewick's detailed study of the natural history of British birds. First published in 1797, Bewick's extraordinarily popular work is present here with both volumes bound in one in a bright, rebacked, full calf binding.Illustrated throughout with vignette wood engravings, the work of Bewick himself, who's wood engravings of birds were praised by John Ruskin as 'masterly'.Bound without half-titles.The first posthumously published edition of this influential work, synonymous with early nineteenth century ornithology. In a full calf binding. Rebacked; original boards restored. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright, with light spotting and handling marks. Very Good Indeed. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 820F33

Bibliografische Details

Titel: A History of British Birds

Verlag: Charles Henry Cook for R. E. Bewick, Longman and Co, Newcastle

Erscheinungsdatum: 1832

Einband: Leather

Illustrator: Not Stated

Zustand: Very Good Indeed

Art des Buches: book