Shelfmark
Ln.4.23
Author
Title
A general history of quadrupeds / the figures engraved on wood by Thomas Bewick.
Edition
Fifth edition.
Publication, distribution, etc.
Newcastle Upon Tyne : Printed by Edward Walker, for T. Bewick and S. Hodgson: sold by them and all booksellers, 1807.
Physical description
x, 526p : ill. (engravings) ; 25cm.
Note
Letterpress attributed to R. Beilby (information from ODNB).
Note
Includes index before text.
Note
Errata - p. x.
Note
Includes final page of advertisements.
Note
With title-page vignette and tailpieces.
Note
Imperial paper watermarked: "1804".
Note
Ms. previous shelfmarks in pencil.
Note
Ms. bookseller's note and code in pencil.
Citation/references note
Referenced by: Roscoe. Bewick, 5a and 5c
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Eton College School Library recording donation: "Major General Villiers Hatton" (typed).
Provenance
Armorial bookplate of Villiers Hatton.
Binding
19th century green morocco binding with triple gilt fillet and roll to make border, and gilt decoration and lettering on spine ; marbled endpapers and edges gilt ; bound by L. Brock (binder's stamp inside front board).
Subject
Mammals Pictorial works.
Subject
Natural history.
Added entry--name
Walker, Edward, 1767 or 8 - 1831 printer.
Added entry--name
Beilby, Ralph, 1743 or 4 - 1817 printer.
Added entry--name
Hatton, Villiers, 1852 - 1914 Major General, former owner.
Added entry--name
Hodgson, Sarah, 1760 - 1822 publisher.
Added entry--name
Broca, L. binder.
Added entry--name
Added entry--place
England Newcastle-upon-Tyne.
Identifier
B25240