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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
Item Price
CA$330.09CA$297.08
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About This Item
Newcastle-Upon-Tyne; London: S. Hodgson, R. Beilby, & T. Bewick; G. G. J. & J. Robinson & C. Dilly, 1792. Leather. Good. 8.5" by 5.5". Thomas Bewick. The third edition of Thomas Bewick's popular natural history study on quadrupeds, illustrated with fine engravings by the author. The third 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.Bookplate of George Venables Vernon, Baron of Kinderton, to the front paste down, with the ink signature of the Dowager Lady Vernon to the head. George was the 2nd Baron Vernon of Kinderton, a Whig member of parliament who was once painted by Thomas Gainsborough.Ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper, 'Edward Vernon Harbord, given him by his grandmother Lady Vernon, September 19th 1721'. Harbord was the 3rd Baron Suffield, a liberal politician, prison reformer, and anti-slavery campaigner. In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. A little loss to the head of the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Surface cracks to the spine. Front joint is starting but firm. Crack to the head of the rear joint. Boards and spine are rubbed. Small mark to the front board. Discolouration to the joints and extremities of the boards. Small chips to the spine label. Front hinge is strained but remains firm. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Bookplate and ink inscription to both the front paste down and the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spots. Ink inscription to the head of the title. 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 #
- 857P5
- 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
- S. Hodgson, R. Beilby, & T. Bewick; G. G. J. & J. Robinson & C. Dilly
- Place of Publication
- Newcastle-Upon-Tyne; London
- Date Published
- 1792
- Size
- 8.5" by 5.5"
- Keywords
- A General History of Quadrupeds quadrupeds mammals animals quadrupeds 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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