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Bewick, Thomas
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Description
- Bewick, Thomas
- History of British Birds. Newcastle: Sol. Hodgson for Bailey and Bewick, 1797-1804
- paper
FIRST EDITION, first issue, 2 volumes, 8vo (211 x 125mm.), numerous woodcut illustrations, contemporary tree calf gilt by Edwards of Halifax, covers with greek key and double fillet borders gilt, spine gilt in 6 compartments, lettered in two with red and green morocco labels
Provenance
Mathew Wilson, engraved armorial bookplate; thence by descent to Frances Mary Richardson Currer, engraved armorial bookplate and MS note; Hugh Fattorini, bookplate and pencilled initials
Literature
Mullens and Swann, p.63; Nissen IVB 95; Roscoe 14 and 17; Zimmer, p.57
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, where appropriate
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
Catalogue Note
This classic of British ornithology ran to many editions, but the first is rare. This copy belonged to Frances Currer (1785-1861) of Eshton Hall, renowned bibliophile, by descent from her grandfather Mathew Wilson. Seymour De Ricci declared her to be “England's earliest female bibliophile”.