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Limited edition. One of 150 copies. One hundred prints made from the original blocks engraved by Thomas Bewick. With an introduction by James M. Wells. One Introduction volume and 100 wood engravings in two separate portfolios: Birds & Vignettes, Section I; Quadrupeds & Vignettes, Section II. All three in quarter linen and brown paper boards, leather spine labels, leather tips. A fine copy in fine slipcase. Each portfolio contains 50 engravings laid into printed paper wrappers. The engravings were printed by R. Hunter Middleton from the original blocks at the Newberry Library. A handsome, fine copy, compete as issued. Seller Inventory # 527516
Title: A Portfolio of Thomas Bewick Wood Engravings
Publisher: Published by the Newberry Library for the Cherryburn Press, Chicago
Publication Date: 1970
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Fine
Edition: 1st Edition