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A History of British Birds. 2 Vols. (I. Containing the History and Description of Land Birds: And a Supplement, with additional Figures - II. Containing the History and Description of Water Birds; And a Supplement, with additional Figures.).
by BEWICK, (T.) THOMAS. - WITH THE TWO SUPPLEMENTS
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Copenhagen, Denmark
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About This Item
1821. Newcastle, Edward Walker for T. Bewick, 1821. 8vo. 2 fine contemp. full calf. Rebacked to style with richly gilt spine, title-and tomelabels in leather with gilt lettering. Spines divided in 6 compartments. Covers with broad gilt rectangular borders. Light bumping to corners. Minor scratches to covers. XL,(43)-330,46,(2);XXII,(19-)360,43,(1) pp. (Complete in spite of the odd numbering). With all 4 titlepages (separate titles to the Supplements). Very clean throughout, only a few leaves with small faint brownspots. The fifth edition of this ornithological classic, but the first containing both "Supplements".Zimmer p. 58 - Wood p. 237.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Herman H. J. Lynge & Son
(DK)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 48418
- Title
- A History of British Birds. 2 Vols. (I. Containing the History and Description of Land Birds: And a Supplement, with additional Figures - II. Containing the History and Description of Water Birds; And a Supplement, with additional Figures.).
- Author
- BEWICK, (T.) THOMAS. - WITH THE TWO SUPPLEMENTS
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Date Published
- 1821
Terms of Sale
Herman H. J. Lynge & Son
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About the Seller
Herman H. J. Lynge & Son
Biblio member since 2017
Copenhagen
About Herman H. J. Lynge & Son
Herman H. J. Lynge & Son A/S was founded 1821 in Copenhagen, and has been a member of the Danish Antiquarian Booksellers Association (ABF) and International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB-LILA) since their beginning.
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