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History of British Birds (2 volumes) FIRST EDITION

Door T. Bewick

Categorie	Algemeen Vogels
Boeknummer	#348579-VC44
Titel	History of British Birds (2 volumes) FIRST EDITION
Auteur	Bewick, T. (engravings)
Boektype	Gebonden hardcover
Uitgeverij	Newcastle/London : Beilby Bewick and G.G. & J. Robinson
Jaar van uitgave	1797
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Bound in 2 uniform later marbled and gilt calf, 1797-1804, marbled endpapers, illustrated with with 208+240 wood engravings, XXX,(2),335,(1)+XX,400 pages, 8vo (circa 22x13cm). 2 volumes: I) The History and Description of Land Birds; II) The History and Description of Water Birds. First edition, first issue, without the words "Wycliffe, 1791" in the block of the figure of the Sea Eagle in volume I (page11); no misprint in volume I (page 145) (Schæniclus not Sahæniclus) and with the vignette in volume I (page 285) uncensored.
Samenvatting	Bewick's work quickly became one of the most popular ornithological works among laymen - the book served as a ? beginner field guide" for individuals without specialized knowledge. Bewick meticulously illustrated each species, drawing from life whenever possible or using skins when necessary. Both common and scientific names, along with their respective authorities, were documented. The text provided comprehensive descriptions of the birds, detailing their distribution and behavior, often incorporating extensive quotes from printed sources or correspondents. Contributors of skins or information were duly recognized. The species were organized into families like "Of the Falcon," relying on the limited and conflicting scientific sources of that era. Land birds were further cat... (Lees verder)egorized into groups such as birds of prey, omnivorous birds, insectivorous birds, and granivorous birds, while water bird families were straightforwardly listed, with related families presented side by side.
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Conditie	Goed — Both volumes recased; book plate on upper pastedown both volumes.
Prijs	€ 1.250,00