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A General History of Quadrupeds
by Thomas Bewick
- Used
- Good
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good
- Seller
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BATH, Somerset, United Kingdom
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About This Item
Newcastle Upon Tyne; London: Edward Walker; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1811. Leather. Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Thomas Bewick. The sixth edition of Thomas Bewick's popular illustrated work studying the natural history of mammals. The sixth edition.'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.Written and illustrated 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.One leaf of adverts to the rear. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart, with some rubbing to the boards and spine, a little heavier to the boards. Head of the spine is lifting a little. Minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Light discolouration to the leather. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are a little age-toned with some spotting. 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 #
- 857P22
- Title
- A General History of Quadrupeds
- Author
- Thomas Bewick
- Illustrator
- Thomas Bewick
- Format/Binding
- Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Edward Walker; Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown
- Place of Publication
- Newcastle Upon Tyne; London
- Date Published
- 1811
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- A General History of Quadrupeds thomas bewick quadrupeds mammals thomas bewick
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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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- Fine
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- Marbled Paper
- Decorative colored paper that imitates marble with a veined, mottled, or swirling pattern. Commonly used as the end papers or...
- Tail
- The heel of the spine.
- Calf
- Calf or calf hide is a common form of leather binding. Calf binding is naturally a light brown but there are ways to treat the...
- Title Page
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- Vignette
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- Rubbing
- Abrasion or wear to the surface. Usually used in reference to a book's boards or dust-jacket.
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