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Bewick, Thomas.History of British Birds. 3 volumes,

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Bewick, Thomas.History of British Birds. 3 volumes,

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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 style, uncut, Supplement in original boards with paper cover-label; some shelf-wear, minor soiling, foxing, etc., generally clean and sound internally.Newcastle, , 1797-1804-1821FIRST EDITIONS, Royal 8vo issue, volume I in first state, with vignette at 285 uncensored, etc. Roscoe 17c.

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