BEWICK, Thomas (1753-1828). The History of British Birds. Newcastle: S. Hodgson, 1797-1804. 2 volumes, large 8° (264x 170mm), wood-engraved illustrations (some spotting) [and] Select Fables. Newcastle: S. Hodgson, 1820. 8° (264 x 170mm), portrait and numerous wood-engraved vignettes (title lightly spotted) [and] The Fables of Aesop and Others. Newcastle: E. Walker, 1802. 8°, initial receipt leaf with woodcut vignette, wood-engraved illustrations (remains of dried flower adhering to receipt leaf, occasional light spotting). With Bewick's A General History of Quadrupeds (Newcastle, 1807). Together 4 works uniformly bound in mid-19th century red half-roan, top edges gilt, others uncut (a few marks). FINE LARGE-PAPER COPIES OF 4 OF BEWICK'S MAJOR WORKS. (5)