A General History of Quadrupeds

PUBLISHER
"Printed by and for S. Hodgson, R. Beilby and T. Bewick, Newcastle."

BINDING
Leather bound, with tooled bands on the spine. Mustard title patch.

BOOK CONDITION
Boards are quite scuffed and worn commensurate with age, the spine remains in fair condition. Hinges a little weak, but binding feels secure. Some general discolouration mainly to outer leaves. The text and images are well preserved, mostly clear and little marked. Previous owner's bookplate inside front cover.

DUST JACKET
No.

EDITION
Fourth edition, 1800.

DESCRIPTION
Illustrated throughout with many wood engravings by Thomas Bewick. A fascinating natural history work originally written in the late 1700's, demonstrating the scientific understanding of the time. Rare volume. 525pp. 17 x 25cm.

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