BEWICK (THOMAS) History of British Birds, 2 vol.FIRST EDITION, 1797-1804; A Memoir of Thomas Bewick, 1862 Newcastle (3)
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BEWICK (THOMAS)
History of British Birds, 2 vol., first edition, Newcastle, 1862 (3)
Sold for £375 (US$ 630) inc. premium
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The Sporting Sale Edinburgh
22 May 2013 11:00 BST

Auction 20648
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BEWICK (THOMAS)
History of British Birds, 2 vol., first edition, numerous wood-engraved illustrations, uniform green morocco, gilt ruled border, g.e., vol. one, 8vo, 228 x 139mm., vol. 2, large 8vo, 245 x 154mm., Newcastle, 1797-1804; A Memoir of Thomas Bewick, Written by Himself, numerous wood-engraved illustrations, publisher's cloth, pencil annotations, some staining, 8vo, Newcastle, 1862 (3)
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