1792 A General History of Quadrupeds Thomas Bewick Illus 3rd Edition

Description: Click here to see our other books! A General History of Quadrupeds Thomas Bewick 1792 S. Hodgson, R. Beilby, & T. Bewick; G. G. J. & J. Robinson & C. Dilly : Newcastle-Upon-Tyne; London 8.5" by 5.5" x, 483pp SUMMARY The third edition of Thomas Bewick's popular natural history study on quadrupeds, illustrated with fine engravings by the author. Early Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding Overall Condition: Good This book weighs 0.75 KG when packed UK Postage: £ 3.99 US Postage: £ 19.99 EU Postage: £ 15.99 European Postage: £ 16.99 Asia Postage: £ 21.99 Worldwide Postage: £ 25.99 DESCRIPTION The third edition.'A General History of Quadrupeds' deals with two-hundred and sixty mammals from across the world, looking at domestic animals, such as horses and cows, as well as animals such as jackals and polecats.This work was popular upon its publication, especially for the fine illustrations.Illustrated with a vignette title page, and many in-text illustrations.Written and illustrated by Thomas Bewick. Bewick was the author of natural history works, including 'A History of British Birds', and an engraver. He was apprenticed and eventually became the partner to Ralph Beilby.Bookplate of George Venables Vernon, Baron of Kinderton, to the front paste down, with the ink signature of the Dowager Lady Vernon to the head. George was the 2nd Baron Vernon of Kinderton, a Whig member of parliament who was once painted by Thomas Gainsborough.Ink inscription to the recto of the front endpaper, 'Edward Vernon Harbord, given him by his grandmother Lady Vernon, September 19th 1721'. Harbord was the 3rd Baron Suffield, a liberal politician, prison reformer, and anti-slavery campaigner. CONDITION In a half calf binding with marbled paper to the boards. Externally, generally smart. A little loss to the head of the spine. Minor bumping to the extremities. Surface cracks to the spine. Front joint is starting but firm. Crack to the head of the rear joint. Boards and spine are rubbed. Small mark to the front board. Discolouration to the joints and extremities of the boards. Small chips to the spine label. Front hinge is strained but remains firm. Rear hinge is starting but firm. Bookplate and ink inscription to both the front paste down and the recto of the front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and generally clean with some spots. Ink inscription to the head of the title. Overall Condition: Good 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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