Thomas Bewick — A General History of Quadrupeds

Newcastle Upon Tyne, Edw. Walker, for T. Bewick, and Son; Longman and Co, 1824 . Leather. The eighth edition of Thomas Bewick's popular natural history study of quadrupeds, illustrated with vignette engravings by the author. The eighth edition of this important work. 'A General History of Quadrupeds' examines two-hundred and sixty mammals from across the world, looking at domestic animals, such as horses and cows, as well as wilder animals such as jackals and polecats. This work was popular upon its publication, especially for the fine illustrations. Illustrated with a vignette title page, and many in-text illustrations from Bewick. Rebacked, with endpapers renewed. With the inscription of John Mammatt, 1827, to the title page head. Written and illustrated by Thomas Bewick. Bewick was the author of natural history works, including 'A History of British Birds', and an engraver. He was apprenticed and eventually became the partner to Ralph Beilby, who supplied the text of this work. Rebacked, in a full calf binding, with endpapers renewed. Externally, excellent. Spine labels laid down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Inscription to title page head. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: Thomas Bewick. Very Good Indeed .