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A General History of Quadrupeds
by Thomas Bewick
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good/N
- Seller
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Birsay, Orkney, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Newcastle upon Tyne: Printed by Edward Walker, for T Bewick and S Hodgson, 1807 A very good copy of the 5th edition in largely contemporary full calf binding which has been expertly rebacked with a newer spine with gilt compartments, title label and blind stamped designs. The boards have gilt lining, gilt decoration at board edges (some rubbed off) and gilt dentelles to the inner board edges. There is some scuffing to both boards and light wear at the corners, but the binding is very clean and sound. Endpapers are marbled. Contents: initial blank; title; advert 2pp; index pp v-x with errata; text pp 1-519 with numerous delicate wood engravings; Addenda pp 520-525 - introducing 2 new species (wombat and platypus); ad 1p; final blank. Original page marker present. Contents are very clean and sound. Paper is toned to varying degrees and there is occasional spotting - noticeable in the text next to the gutter of pp 447-450. P 301/302 has lost part of the side edge - this does not affect the text.
Synopsis
"Facsimile edition of volume 3 of the 1885 Memorial Edition of the works of Thomas Bewick"--T.p. verso.
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Details
- Bookseller
- E C Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 032985
- Title
- A General History of Quadrupeds
- Author
- Thomas Bewick
- Illustrator
- Thomas Bewick
- Format/Binding
- Full-Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- N
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 5th edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Printed by Edward Walker, for T Bewick and S Hodgson
- Place of Publication
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Date Published
- 1807
- Size
- 8vo - over 7� - 9�" tall
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- bewick; quadrupeds; mammals; thomas bewick; nineteenth century engraving
- Bookseller catalogs
- NATURAL HISTORY;
Terms of Sale
E C Books
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About the Seller
E C Books
Biblio member since 2011
Birsay, Orkney
About E C Books
E C Books is a small online bookselling business, specialising in pre 20th century works:natural history, science, history, and travel, aiming for rarer and more unusual books. Our largest stock area is Natural History, where we have a good range of books from the 1700-1800's, many finely illustrated. Other areas include children's books, particularly late 1800's-early 1900's - again illustrated; and literature pre 1900.When you order books from us we ensure that they are properly packed to protect condition, and we always use recorded or 'signed for' postal services for more secure delivery. Please note that we have recently moved to the beautiful Orkney Islands, where we intend to open a bookshop over the next year. Because of our location we cannot guarantee 'next day' delivery but we will get your purchase to you as quickly and safely as we can.Please note that the buyer is responsible for the payment of any tax or duty on import.
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