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Bewick (Thomas) A History of British Birds, 2 vol., 1805; and A General History of Quadrupeds,

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5 Thomas Bewick Bird Books: Five (5) Thomas Bewick books, 6 vols. total. 1st item: A History of British Birds. The Figures Engraved on Wood, Vol. I - Containing the History and Description of Land Birds, by Thomas Bewick, 1797.

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Bewick, Thomas.History of British Birds. 3 volumes,: Bewick, Thomas.History of British Birds. 3 volumes, including Supplement. With a profusion of wood-engraved illustrations by Bewick. Tall 8vo, volumes 1 & 2 old boards, modern calf backs in antique st

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A General History of Quadrupeds by Thomas Bewick: A General History of Quadrupeds with Figures Engraved on Wood by Thomas Bewick. Fifth Edition. 1807. Provenance: Estate of Russell Johanson, Ravenna Rare Books, Seattle, Wa. We ship most items in-hous

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Bewick's British Birds First Edition 2 vols.: Heading: Author: Bewick, Thomas Title: History of British Birds, the Figures Engraved on Wood by T. Bewick Place Published: Newcastle Publisher: Date Published: 1797-1804 Description:

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A History of British Birds, Vol. I by Morris: Complete with text and sixty colored engravings. Overall good condition.

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History of British Birds, F. Morris, 1891, 6 Vols.: A HISTORY OF BRITISH BIRDS, Vol. 1-6, 3rd ed., by Rev. Francis O. Morris, B.A., published by John C. Nimmo, London, 1891. Royal octavo, 394 hand-colored woodcut engraving plates by Benjamin Fawcett. H

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Pennant (Thomas) History of Quadrupeds, 2 vol., for B.: NO RESERVE Pennant (Thomas) History of Quadrupeds, 2 vol., third edition, 113 engraved plates by Peter Mazellfor, book labels to pastedown and front free endpaper, some foxing and browning, title torn

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6 Ornithology Lithographs by Alexander Francis Lydon (British, 1836-1917): Short-Eared Owl, Crow, Swallow-Tailed Kite, Hoopoe, Knot, Curlew Sandpiper lithographs on paper from a History of British Birds Alexander Francis Lydon (British 1836-1917) William Thomas Greene, Londo

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6 Ornithology Lithographs by Alexander Francis Lydon (British, 1836-1917): Ring Dove, Starling, White-Winged Black Tern, Swift Tern, Blackbird lithographs on paper from a History of British Birds Alexander Francis Lydon (British 1836-1917) William Thomas Greene, London 1880'

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7 Ornithology Lithographs by Alexander Francis Lydon (British, 1836-1917): Various Ducks and Swans lithographs on paper from a History of British Birds Alexander Francis Lydon (British 1836-1917) William Thomas Greene, London 1880's 7 x 10 inches (paper) unframed Overall in

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Buffon & Smellie C1821 Lot of 4 HCol Animal Prints: Incl Rodents, Seals, Big Cats, Quadrupeds etc. Hand Coloured Copper Plates Published C1821 by Thomas Kelly, London for "A Natural History, General and Particular..." by The Comte de Buffon and William

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Morris, F O: A History of British Birds.: Morris, F O: A History of British Birds. Morris, F O: A History of British Birds. Only 7 of 8 volumes (lacking vol. 2). Groombridge, nd, C1880, All 311 colour plates present. Publishers pictorial clot

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Ornithologia Nova: or, A New General History of Birds,: 2 vol., titles in red and black, numerous woodcut illustrations, vol.1 L4 short tear at head and vol. 2 K4 larger tear, both without loss, occasional staining or spotting, modern half calf over old ma

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Morris, Francis Orpen. A History of British Birds.: London, 1870 6 vols. 8vo, original gilt cloth rubbed, 2d Ed With 365 hand-colored plates.

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Bewick (Thomas) A History of British Birds, 2 vol., 1805; and A General History of Quadrupeds,

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Bewick (Thomas) A History of British Birds, 2 vol., 1805; A General History of Quadrupeds, fifth edition, 1807, Imperial copies, all with wood-engraved title-vignettes, illustrations and vignettes by or after Bewick, some occasional very light spotting, bookplates of Sir William Eden to front pastedowns, contemporary diced russia, gilt, rubbing to extremities, [Tattersfield TB 1.17 & 1.5], Imperial 8vo, Newcastle (3)

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Bewick (Thomas) A History of British Birds, 2 vol., 1805; and A General History of Quadrupeds,

Name: Bewick (Thomas) A History of British Birds, 2 vol., 1805; and A General History of Quadrupeds,
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