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Bewick: History of British Birds. 2 vols. Newcastle: Printed by Sol. Hogson for Beilby & Bewick 1797–1804. Large 4to. Large paper copy. (Vol. I.: History and Description of Land Birds, Vol. II.: History and Description of Water Birds. Illustrated with wood cuts by Bewick.) With uncensored vignette on vol. I., p. 285, and without “Wycliffe, 1791” in the wood cut of the sea eagle on vol. I., p. 11. Foxing to preliminary leaves. Old name on both titles. Bound in cont. full calf. Hinges with wear, top edges gilt. (2)

Condition

CORRECTION: Published 1797–1804.

Auction

Flora and fauna, 4 June 2013

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