William Somervile — The Chase: A Poem

London, W. Bulmer and Co. 1802. Leather. The second Bewick edition of William Somervile's popular poem on hunting, illustrated after designs of Thomas Bewick's brother. The second edition of this poem to be illustrated by Thomas Bewick, a renowned wood-engraver and author on natural history. In a half calf binding, with marbled boards and gilt to the spine.Illustrated with thirteen wood engravings, twelve of which are by Thomas Bewick from designs by his brother John, and the final one by Bewick's pupil Charlton Nesbit. Collated, complete. One of the most famous and frequently reprinted poems on hunting, written in Miltonic blank verse. It traces the history of hunting up to the Norman Conquest of England, with reference to kennel design, hare hunting, stag hunting, otter hunting, and the breeding and training of dogs.The well-known work of English poet William Somervile, noted for pioneering early English georgic. In a half calf binding, with marbled boards and gilt to the spine. Externally, significant lifting to the rear joint of the back strip. Slight rubbing to the extremities. Bookplate of J. S. Dearden to the front paste down. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional spots. Good . Ill.: Thomas Bewick. Good .