Select Fables; with cuts, designed and engraved by Thomas and John Bewick and others, previous to the year 1784; together with a memoir; and a descriptive catalogue of the works of Messrs. Bewick.. This item is unavailable.
Published by Newcastle S. Hodgson for Emerson Charnley, and Baldwin, Cradock and Joy 1820
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
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Seller: Harrison-Hiett Rare Books, Richelieu, FranceHarrison-Hiett Rare Books
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Item description from seller
First edition. A nice copy of this collection of fables with the attractive Bewick engravings. Frontis portrait of Thomas Bewick, title with engraved vignette. Half leather with marbled boards and gilt titles to spine. Slight rubbing to the edges. of the binding. Internally clean and tidy, with just a little darkening to the page edges. [4]; xl; 332 pp. 225 x 145 mm (8¾ x 5¾ inches).
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Bibliographic details
- Title
- Select Fables; with cuts, designed and engraved by Thomas and John Bewick and others, previous to the year 1784; together with a memoir; and a descriptive catalogue of the works of Messrs. Bewick.
- Author
- BEWICK, Thomas and John
- Publisher
- Newcastle S. Hodgson for Emerson Charnley, and Baldwin, Cradock and Joy 1820
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Edition
- 1st Edition