A History of British Birds [with] A General History of Quadrupeds

Bewick Thomas

Newcastle: Edward Walker, 1816.

Sixth. Hardcover (Full Leather). Very Good Condition. Item #045214
ISBN: NoISBN

3 volumes in matching contemporary green morocco, gilt tooling, all edges gilt, worn at the corners, each neatly rebacked, spines a bit dull and sunned, but attractive and sound. Two volumes of birds published 1816 and Quadrupeds published 1811, the 4th edition of water birds, 6th of land and the 6th of Quadrupeds, each illustrated throughout with lovely Bewick woodcuts. Scattered mostly minor foxing, heavier early on. Quadrupends a bit age toned, generally. 329pp, 361, (1), pp; 525, (1)pp. Size: Octavo (8vo). 3-volume set (complete). Previous owner's book-plate inside front cover. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Animals & Birds; Inventory No: 045214.

Price: $650.00