Bewick (Thomas). A History of British Birds, 2 vols. in 1 (Land & Water), Newcastle, 1809

Bewick (Thomas). A History of British Birds, 2 volumes in one (Land & Water birds), Newcastle: printed by Edward Walker, for T. Bewick, 1809, wood engraved vignette illustrations throughout, title with signature J.F. Leitch to upper blank margin, initial six leaves strengthened to margins, one other leaf strengthened to fore-edge margin, some toning, scattered spotting and occasional damp stains, together with:
Bewick (Thomas), A General History of Quadrupeds, 6th edition, Newcastle upon Tyne & London: printed by Edward Walker, for T. Bewick, and Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, and Brown, 1811, wood engraved vignette illustrations throughout, title with signature J.F. Leitch to upper blank margin, initial six leaves strengthened to some margins, some light toning and scattered spotting, uniform 20th century terracotta brown morocco, blind panelled decoration to boards and ornament to spine compartments, 8vo

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Roscoe 20. Land Birds: fourth edition, 1809 and Water Birds: third edition, 1809. These two editions were issued as one volume.
Roscoe 6. Quadrupeds: sixth edition, 1811.

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