Newcastle:: Printed by Sol. Hodgson, for Beilby & Bewick...and C. G. & J. Robinson,, 1797.. First edition; Large Paper, uncut; first issue with plates in the first state.. old half polished calf, gilt spines, marbled sides.. Bookplate on each front pastedown; scattered light foxing; front joint of Vol. II cracked and reinforced with glue and the front joint of Vol. I starting.. 8vo,. The figures engraved on wood by T. Bewick.

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Bookseller: Jeffrey H. Marks Rare Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 75009
Title: History of British Birds.
Author: BEWICK, Thomas
Format/Binding: Old half polished calf, gilt spines, marbled sides.
Book Condition: Used - Bookplate on each front pastedown; scattered light foxing; front joint of Vol. II cracked and reinforced with glue and the front
Edition: First edition; Large Paper, uncut; first issue with plates in th
Publisher: Printed by Sol. Hodgson, for Beilby & Bewick...and C. G. & J. Robinson,
Place of Publication: Newcastle:
Date Published: 1797.
Pages: 2 vols.
Size: 8vo,

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