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Thomas Bewick. The Complete Illustrative Work. (Complete Set of 3 Vols.)<br />Vol. I: An Account of the Engraving Workshop, its Masters and Apprentices; Vol. II: A Descriptive Catalogue of the Primary & Secondary Works & the Principal Larger Prints.; Vol. III: Notes, References & Indexes to Volumes Two & Three. First edition.
by Tattersfield, Nigel
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- Hardcover
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- ISBN 10
- 0712306862
- ISBN 13
- 9780712306867
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Eynsham, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: The British Library., 2011. Matching hardbacks. Vol. I: 392pp; Vol. II: 948pp; Vol. III:240pp. Publisher's original green cloth with black panels and gilt to spines. Profusely illustrated and authoritative. Nigel Tattersfield's magnificent work is the gold standard reference to Thomas Bewick. All three volumes in near fine condition. Slight soiling to lower edges of text block of Volume two. Some very minor scuffing to spines. Internally clean and bright and free of marks and annotations. No slipcase. A very heavy set of books but no additional shipping costs to UK postcodes. If enquiring from overseas, please ask for a shipping quote before buying - it's likely to be expensive!
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- Ariadne Books
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- 1308650
- Title
- Thomas Bewick. The Complete Illustrative Work. (Complete Set of 3 Vols.)Vol. I: An Account of the Engraving Workshop, its Masters and Apprentices; Vol. II: A Descriptive Catalogue of the Primary & Secondary Works & the Principal Larger Prints.; Vol. III: Notes, References & Indexes to Volumes Two & Three. First edition.
- Author
- Tattersfield, Nigel
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- ISBN 10
- 0712306862
- ISBN 13
- 9780712306867
- Publisher
- The British Library.
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 2011
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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About the Seller
Ariadne Books
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Eynsham, Oxfordshire
About Ariadne Books
We carry a broad selection of books but specialise in Small Press Books, Books printed by Letterpress, Signed First Editions, Nature & Natural History, Illustrated Books, Interesting Antiquarian Books. We love our books and we're always happy to provide detailed information or specific photographs etc. on request. Although we work from private premises we are delighted when clients call by appointment. If you have nice books for sale please let us know.
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- Fine
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- Gilt
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- Cloth
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