Description
Birds.- Bewick (Thomas) A History of British Birds, 2 vol. including Supplements at ends, 'Land Birds' seventh edition, 'Water Birds' fifth edition, first editions of Supplements, wood-engraved illustrations and vignettes by Thomas Bewick, some spotting, ink inscription on front free endpaper of vol.1 and another in pencil in vol.2, first gathering in vol.1 becoming loose, contemporary calf, borders in gilt and blind, roan labels, a little rubbed and faded, wear to vol.2 head of spine, [Tattersfield TB.1.22], Demy 8vo, Newcastle, 1821.
Lot 77
Birds.- Bewick (Thomas) A History of British Birds, 2 vol. including Supplements, contemporary calf, 8vo, Newcastle, 1821.
Estimate: £150 - 200
Description
Birds.- Bewick (Thomas) A History of British Birds, 2 vol. including Supplements at ends, 'Land Birds' seventh edition, 'Water Birds' fifth edition, first editions of Supplements, wood-engraved illustrations and vignettes by Thomas Bewick, some spotting, ink inscription on front free endpaper of vol.1 and another in pencil in vol.2, first gathering in vol.1 becoming loose, contemporary calf, borders in gilt and blind, roan labels, a little rubbed and faded, wear to vol.2 head of spine, [Tattersfield TB.1.22], Demy 8vo, Newcastle, 1821.