A General History of Quadrupeds
by Beilby, Ralph. Thomas Bewick illus
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Arrowsic, Maine, United States
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About This Item
Newcastle: Edward Walker, 1807. Hardcover. 8vo (9.25" x 5.5"), rebound in gilt polished calf. Marbled fore-edge. x, 525 pp., one pp. pub. ads., numerous wood-engravings throughout. Bookplate on front pastedown. CONDITION: Very good, small brown stains on front and rear covers, covers moderately rubbed. Stated fifth edition of this classic work of popular natural history, illustrated with the much-admired wood engravings of Thomas Bewick. Binding made by Arno Werner.
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- James Arsenault & Company (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 8566
- Title
- A General History of Quadrupeds
- Author
- Beilby, Ralph. Thomas Bewick illus
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Newcastle: Edward Walker, 1807
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James Arsenault & Company
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Arrowsic, Maine
About James Arsenault & Company
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- Bookplate
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- Gilt
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- Calf
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