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Recreations in Natural History; or, Popular Sketches of British Quadrupeds
Anonymous
1815
William Clarke : London
9" by 6"
xvi [1], 2-367, 1pp
SUMMARY
The scarce first edition of this charmingly illustrated study of British quadrupeds, featuring twenty-four engraved plates, and in a smart straight grained morocco binding.
First Edition,Illustrated,Leather Binding,Scarce
Overall Condition: Very Good
This book weighs 1 KG when packed
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DESCRIPTION
The first edition of this scarce early nineteenth century work of natural history, illustrated throughout by British wood-engraver and painter Luke Clennell, who acted as Thomas Bewick's assistant for his important work, 'A History of British Birds'.
Illustrated with twenty-four engraved plates, including a frontispiece, and numerous vignette illustrations. Collated, complete.
A charming and scarce study of four-footed mammals, discussing the 'nature, habits, and dispositions' - along with 'original anecdotes' - of such native English creatures as the ox, rat, sheep, deer, horse, stoat and stag.
With the contemporary inscription of William Lucas to the front endpaper, and retaining to binder's instructions to the final leaf.
A wonderfully illustrated study of the animal kingdom.
CONDITION
In a full straight grain morocco binding, with gilt detailing. Significant rubbing to back strip and board perimeters. Front hinge starting, with board holding firm. Former owner's inscription to front endpaper. Internally, firmly bound. Light spotting to plates, with pages otherwise generally clean and bright.
Overall Condition: Very Good
GLOSSARY OF TERMS
Overall Condition
Fine - Very well preserved copy showing very little wear
Very Good Indeed - Only one or two minor faults, really a very attractive copy
Very Good - Quite a wide term meaning no major faults but probably several smaller ones
often expected given the age of the book, but still a respectable copy
Good - Meaning not very good. Some more serious faults as will
be described in the condition report under 'condition'
Good Only - Meaning one or more faults that could really do with repair
Fair - As with good only above but with other faults
leaving a compromised copy even after repair
Poor - Really bad and possibly seriously incomplete.
We only sell books in this condition where their rarity or value makes them
attractive none the less. Major defects will be described.
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