BIRDS AND ANIMALS.
A collection of illustrated books on birds and animals:
A collection of illustrated books on birds and animals:
1. BEWICK, THOMAS. A General History of Quadrupeds.... Newcastle: S. Hodgson, R. Bielby, and T. Bewick, 1801. 8vo (265 x 165 mm). Later straight-grain morocco gilt by F. Bedford, top edge gilt. Rubbed, some browning and spotting.
2. ---. British Birds. Newcastle: S. Hodgson, R. Bielby, and T. Bewick, 1797. 2 volumes. 8vo (210 x 130 mm). Contemporary quarter calf and marbled boards. Rubbed, corners bumped, browning, foxing, pencil annotations.
3. ERNI, HANS. Chevaux. Paris: Andre & Pierre Gonin, 1966. Oblong 8vo. Lithographic illustrations by Erni. Loose as issued in publisher's quarter vellum and green paper portfolio and slipcase. Slight wear to paper on cover and portfolio. LIMITED EDITION, number 115 of 399 examples on Rives paper.
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A collection of illustrated books on birds and animals:
A collection of illustrated books on birds and animals:
1. BEWICK, THOMAS. A General History of Quadrupeds.... Newcastle: S. Hodgson, R. Bielby, and T. Bewick, 1801. 8vo (265 x 165 mm). Later straight-grain morocco gilt by F. Bedford, top edge gilt. Rubbed, some browning and spotting.
2. ---. British Birds. Newcastle: S. Hodgson, R. Bielby, and T. Bewick, 1797. 2 volumes. 8vo (210 x 130 mm). Contemporary quarter calf and marbled boards. Rubbed, corners bumped, browning, foxing, pencil annotations.
3. ERNI, HANS. Chevaux. Paris: Andre & Pierre Gonin, 1966. Oblong 8vo. Lithographic illustrations by Erni. Loose as issued in publisher's quarter vellum and green paper portfolio and slipcase. Slight wear to paper on cover and portfolio. LIMITED EDITION, number 115 of 399 examples on Rives paper.
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