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A History of British Birds

A History of British Birds

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A History of British Birds

by BEWICK T [Thomas] 1753-1828

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Newcastle: London.: Edward Walker. and Longman and Rees., 1805. Hardcover. Very Good. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. BEWICK Thomas. Two Vols, 3rd & 2nd editions, 1805, VG+, 414 illustrations in total. In Royal Octavo, contemporary speckled full calf, corners & edges rubbed. Spines, decorative gilt tooling, gilt titles to green calf labels. Internally, Vol 1, 1805, 3rd ed, Land Birds, [3], (iv-xxxviii), [1], 2-346 pp, 231 illustrations. Vol 2, 1805, 2nd ed, Water Birds, [3], (iv-xxii), [1], 2-400 pp, 183 illustrations. Bookplate to fpds (George Duckworth/Bridgete Watkin 1872), ink name etched out to V1, fep (G Sawye?). ( 238*143 mm).

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Bookseller
Madoc Books GB (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #
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Title
A History of British Birds
Author
BEWICK T [Thomas] 1753-1828
Illustrator
BEWICK Thomas
Format/Binding
Hardcover
Book Condition
Used - Very Good
Quantity Available
1
Publisher
Edward Walker. and Longman and Rees.
Place of Publication
Newcastle: London.
Date Published
1805
Size
8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
Weight
4.85 lbs
Keywords
Birds Bewick
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Birds;

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