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Bewick's British Birds First Edition 2 vols.

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Author: Bewick, Thomas
Title: History of British Birds, the Figures Engraved on Wood by T. Bewick
Place Published: Newcastle
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Date Published: 1797-1804
Description: 2 volumes. xxx, [2], 335; xx, 400 pp. Profusely illustrated throughout with wood engravings by Thomas Bewick. (8vo) period calf, rebacked with old spine strip laid down. First Edition.Following on his General History of Quadrupeds, Bewick continued his examination of natural history subjects, limiting him in this instance to British birds he could observe. Ray calls this work "his masterpiece with respect both to craftsmanship and creative imagination." The first volume "Printed by Sol. Hodgson for Beilby & Bewick...1797," the second "Printed by Edward Walker for T. Bewick...1804." First state of volume I without 'Wyclife 1791' in the woodcut at page 11; woodcut at page 285 in the uncensored state. Ray, England, 51.

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Moderate binding wear, front hinge of vol. II repaired with adhesive; overall browning, light to moderate foxing; very good.

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