Author:
ANON Thomas Bewick
Title:
A Natural History Of Fishes Bound With A Natural History Of Reptiles, Serpents And Insects
Price:
£160.00
Year:
Circa 1809
City of Publication:
Alnwick
Summary:
36 + 36 pages, small 8vo., the 1st volume contains upwards of 40 woodcuts, the 2nd 34 with accompanying description, the 2 volumes are bound with the original paper covers in early 20th century 1/2 calf. A scarce Bewick item in vg condition and rare with the paper covers. the Natural History Of Fishes formed 1 of 7 chap books on natural history. In Hugo's bibliography of the Bewick Collection 284 297 "This set is extremely desirable to the Bewick collector as the fishes, reptiles and insects fill up a gap in Bewick's works"
Ref:
11436