History of British birds. The figures engraved on wood by T. Bewick.
Published / Created:
Newcastle, Printed by Edward Walker, for T. Bewick; sold by him, and Longman and Rees, London, 1804 [i.e. 1814?, 1804]
Physical Description:
2 v. ill. 24 cm.
Holdings:
Rare Books and ManuscriptsNJ18 B47 A15 B5 1804
Copyright Status:
Copyright Not Evaluated
Classification:
Books
Notes:
BAC : Vol. I: Roscoe 21, Variant B; vol. II: Roscoe 17b, Variant B.Vol. I issued between 1814-1816, probably to complement 1804 or 1805 editions of vol. II. Cf. Roscoe p. 91-94.Letterpress: vol. I by Ralph Beilby, revised by Bewick; vol. II erroneously attributed to Henry Cotes who revised Bewick's text. Cf. Roscoe p. 71-73.Title vignettes; head- and tail-pieces.
Contents:
vol. I. History and description of land birds.--vol. II. History and description of water birds.