Robert Robinson — Thomas Bewick: His Life and Times

Newcastle, R Robinson, 1887. First edition. Cloth. A illustrated work on the life of Thomas Bewick, an English wood-engraver and natural history author. Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) was an English wood-engraver and natural history author. Early in his career he took on all kinds of work such as engraving cutlery, making the wood blocks for advertisements, and illustrating children's books.Written by Robert Robinson and printed locally in Newcastle by the author. Containing twenty-seven plates, collated and complete, and numerous in-text illustrations. Also containing the ink inscription of a previous owner to the half title page: 'Alice B Ridley, 1906&apos. In green cloth binding with the original paper wrap label attached to the spine. Externally, some bumping to the head and tail of spine and extremities. Spine label is slightly rubbed. A few marks to the front board and spine. Some rubbing to the front joint. Rear joint is strained but firm. Previous owner's ink inscription to the half title page. Internally hinges are starting but firm. Pages are firmly bound. Light spotting to front and rear free-endpapers, but otherwise pages are generally bright and clean. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .