Lot 506: Estimate £100-£150
Bewick, Thomas - 'A General History of Quadrupeds', printed by Edward Walker for T. Bewick, Longman, Hurst, Rees et al., Newcastle-upon-Tyne, 1811, sixth edition, original leather boards, spine replaced, 8to, also another copy of 'A General History of Quadrupeds', eighth edition, 1824, quarter calf, original marbled boards. (2)
Condition report
first copy has wear to marbled boards, corners repaired, ink inscription to front papers, internally good. Second copy - original boards worn, new leather spine, leather corners repaired. Front papers replaced. Both copies bear BWW bookplates
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