John Bewick, Engraver on Wood (1760-1795)
by Tattersfield, Nigel
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Near Fine
- Seller
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Craftsbury Common, Vermont, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
London and new Castle : The British library & Oak Knoll, 2001. Book. Illus. by profuse Bewick wood engravings and other illustrations. Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall. Fine red cloth with a fine dust jacket with the slightest wrinkle along the top. This is the American first edition, but it was printed in England and is identical to the UK first. The less famous brother, jJohn apprenticed with Thomas Bewick , then moved to London. The book includes a thorough, annotated catalogue of John's illustrations and designs. The Bewick brothers remain an inspiration to wood engravers. .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Craftsbury Antiquarian Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 079821
- Title
- John Bewick, Engraver on Wood (1760-1795)
- Author
- Tattersfield, Nigel
- Illustrator
- profuse Bewick wood engravings and other illustrations
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- The British library & Oak Knoll
- Place of Publication
- London and new Castle
- Date Published
- 2001
- Size
- 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾
- Keywords
- Bewick, wood engraving , art
- Bookseller catalogs
- Art; Books on Books;
Terms of Sale
Craftsbury Antiquarian Books
Any purchase returnable for any reason within ten days of receipt. Sales subject to prior sale.
About the Seller
Craftsbury Antiquarian Books
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Craftsbury Common, Vermont
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