Author: Anonymous
Title: Recreations in Natural History; or, Popular Sketches of British Quadrupeds
Description: London, William Clarke, 1815. First edition. Leather. 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. 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&apos.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. 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. Very Good . Ill.: Luke Clennell. Very Good .
Keywords: quadruped mammal natural history animals mammal Luke Clennell
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Title: Recreations in Natural History; or, Popular Sketches of British Quadrupeds
Description: London, William Clarke, 1815. First edition. Leather. 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. 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&apos.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. 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. Very Good . Ill.: Luke Clennell. Very Good .
Keywords: quadruped mammal natural history animals mammal Luke Clennell
Price: GBP 350.00 = appr. US$ 499.79 Seller: Rooke Books
- Book number: 822F3
- Book number: 822F3
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