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Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828

History of British birds.

1797-1804

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History of British birds, Newcastle, Printed by Sol. Hodgson, for Beilby & Bewick; sold by them, and G.G. & J. Robinson, London, 1797-1804, Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection.
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  • Creator

    Bewick, Thomas, 1753–1828

  • Title(s)

    History of British birds. The figures engraved on wood by T. Bewick ...

  • Published/Created

    Newcastle, Printed by Sol. Hodgson, for Beilby & Bewick; sold by them, and G.G. & J. Robinson, London, 1797-1804.

  • Physical Description

    2 v. ill. 25 cm.

  • Holdings

    Rare Books and Manuscripts
    NJ18 B47 A15 B5
    Yale Center for British Art, Paul Mellon Collection
    Accessible in the Study Room [Request]

  • Copyright Status

    Public Domain

  • Full YALE Library Record

    https://search.library.yale.edu/catalog/991715733408651

  • Classification

    Books

  • Notes

    Of green leaf, bird, and flower: artists' books and the natural world, p. 158
    BAC : Vol. I: Roscoe 14c, Variant A.
    BAC : Imperfect: vol. I, price erased from t.-p.; vol. II wanting.
    BAC : Advertisement for Bewick's Quadrupeds, 3d ed.: vol. I p. [336] Cf. Roscoe, Appendix 1 no. 4.
    BAC : All the illustrations in vol. I have been hand colored.
    BAC : Title vignettes; head- and tail-pieces.
    BAC : Letterpress: vol. I by Ralph Beilby, revised by Bewick. Cf. Roscoe p. 45.

  • Subject Terms

    Birds -- Great Britain.

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