1832 2Vols in 1 A History of British Birds Thomas Bewick Illustrated Full Calf

Description: Click here to see our other books! A History of British Birds Thomas Bewick 1832 Charles Henry Cook for R. E. Bewick, Longman and Co : Newcastle 8.5" by 6" xl [1], 2-386; 424pp SUMMARY An exceptionally bright copy of Bewick's classic work of ornithology. Illustrated throughout by the author, and with both volumes bound in one. Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed This book weighs 1.5 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 23.99 EU Postage: £ 18.99 European Postage: £ 19.99 Asia Postage: £ 31.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 32.99 DESCRIPTION An excellent copy of the two volume 1832 Newcastle edition of natural historian Thomas Bewick's detailed study of the natural history of British birds. First published in 1797, Bewick's extraordinarily popular work is present here with both volumes bound in one in a bright, rebacked, full calf binding.Illustrated throughout with vignette wood engravings, the work of Bewick himself, who's wood engravings of birds were praised by John Ruskin as 'masterly'.Bound without half-titles.The first posthumously published edition of this influential work, synonymous with early nineteenth century ornithology. CONDITION In a full calf binding. Rebacked; original boards restored. Internally, firmly bound. Pages generally bright, with light spotting and handling marks. Overall Condition: Very Good Indeed GLOSSARY OF TERMS Overall Condition (Dustwrapper condition rating is shown after that for the book itself, where a dustwrapper is present) Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will be described in the condition report under 'condition' Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair Fair - As with good only above but with other faults leaving a compromised copy even after repair Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete. We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them attractive none the less. Major defects will be described. GUARANTEE We offer a full money back guarantee on our descriptions. Please ask for details and conditions. We prefer PAYPAL. If you pay via PAYPAL we will post the item off the same or the next working day with the postage you have selected. Please note we cannot accept USD cheques

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