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A General History of Quadrupeds
by Thomas Bewick
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
Item Price
NZ$579.81NZ$521.83
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About This Item
London: Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1820. Leather. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Thomas Bewick. A beautifully illustrated seventh edition of Thomas Bewick's influential natural history work on Quadrupeds. The seventh edition of this work. 'A General History of Quadrupeds' deals with two-hundred and sixty mammals from across the world, looking at domestic animals, such as horses and cows, as well as animals such as jackals and polecats. This work was popular upon its publication, especially for the fine illustrations. Illustrated with a vignette title page, and many in-text illustrations. Illustrated and written by Thomas Bewick. Bewick was the author of natural history works, including 'A History of British Birds', and an engraver. He was apprenticed and eventually became the partner to Ralph Beilby. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. Light rubbing to the joints. Minor surface cracks to the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Some light marks to the boards. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd spot. Pages v-viii are working loose. Very Good
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
- Rooke Books
(GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 685P13
- Title
- A General History of Quadrupeds
- Author
- Thomas Bewick
- Illustrator
- Thomas Bewick
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1820
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- bewick thomas bewick a general history of quadrupeds quadrupeds thomas bewick mammals advile
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We are a small team dedicated to bringing you very scarce books at reasonable prices. We specialise in rare and hard to come by works on all subjects over the last 500 years, together with modern first editions and decorative sets and bindings. Our library has something for every interest and specialism. We deliver worldwide using a fully tracked and insured courier delivery service.
Where are We?
Based in the literary city of Bath, our offices are housed in the Eastern Dispensary. Built in 1845, the building originally existed as a charitable institution providing medical care. The building now houses our collection of over twenty thousand books and has five full time members of staff.
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- Calf
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- Spine
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- Title Page
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- Fine
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- Hinge
- The portion of the book closest to the spine that allows the book to be opened and closed.
- Marbled Paper
- Decorative colored paper that imitates marble with a veined, mottled, or swirling pattern. Commonly used as the end papers or...
- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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