A General History of Quadrupeds
Illustrated by Thomas Bewick
1791
S. Hodgson et al
Second Edition
8vo
Description:
The second edition of a landmark natural history text, celebrated for its revolutionary wood engravings that revitalised the art of illustration in the late eighteenth century. The publication was an immediate success, influencing both naturalists and the general public during the late Georgian era. Second edition issued shortly after the first of 1790.
Condition:
Good Condition. Full calf binding with gilt titles to spine. Contents are complete and clean with minor spotting. Binding is firm. Boards have some notable rubbing to edges and spine. Peeling to edges. Minor splitting to spine. Boards remain firm.
A General History of Quadrupeds
Illustrated by Thomas Bewick
1791
S. Hodgson et al
Second Edition
8vo
Description:
The second edition of a landmark natural history text, celebrated for its revolutionary wood engravings that revitalised the art of illustration in the late eighteenth century. The publication was an immediate success, influencing both naturalists and the general public during the late Georgian era. Second edition issued shortly after the first of 1790.
Condition:
Good Condition. Full calf binding with gilt titles to spine. Contents are complete and clean with minor spotting. Binding is firm. Boards have some notable rubbing to edges and spine. Peeling to edges. Minor splitting to spine. Boards remain firm.
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