London and new Castle : The British library & Oak Knoll, 2001. Book. Illus. by profuse Bewick wood engravings and other illustrations. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Fine red cloth with a fine dust jacket with the slightest wrinkle along the top. This is the American first edition, but it was printed in England and is identical to the UK first. The less famous brother, jJohn apprenticed with Thomas Bewick , then moved to London. The book includes a thorough, annotated catalogue of John's illustrations and designs. The Bewick brothers remain an inspiration to wood engravers. .

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Bookseller: Craftsbury Antiquarian Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 079821
Title: John Bewick, Engraver on Wood (1760-1795)
Author: Tattersfield, Nigel
Illustrator: profuse Bewick wood engravings and other illustrations
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: 1st Edition
Publisher: The British library & Oak Knoll
Place of Publication: London and new Castle
Date Published: 2001
Size: 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
Keywords: Bewick, wood engraving , art
Bookseller catalogs: Art; Books on Books;

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