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BEWICK, Thomas (1753-1828). A History of British Birds. Newcastle: E. Walker for T. Bewick [and others], 1826. 2 volumes, 8°. Numerous illustrations and tailpieces by Bewick (some light foxing). Tan polished calf gilt by Rivière, red and brown lettering pieces on spines, top edges gilt, others uncut. Apart from the light foxing an attractive set. Roscoe 31b & 32b.
SYME, Patrick. A Treatise on British Song Birds. Including Observations on their Natural Habits, Manner of Incubation, &c. Edinburgh: John Henderson junior, 1823. 8°. 15 hand-coloured engraved plates by R. Scott, half title (one plate cut round and inlaid, probably from another copy, a little browning and soiling). Later 19th-century dark green half morocco, panels of spine ruled in gilt, top edges gilt, others uncut (a trifle rubbed). Provenance: W.A. Foyle (Beeleigh Abbey red morocco gilt bookplate). Nissen IVB 920. Together with 3 others similar. (6)
SYME, Patrick. A Treatise on British Song Birds. Including Observations on their Natural Habits, Manner of Incubation, &c. Edinburgh: John Henderson junior, 1823. 8°. 15 hand-coloured engraved plates by R. Scott, half title (one plate cut round and inlaid, probably from another copy, a little browning and soiling). Later 19th-century dark green half morocco, panels of spine ruled in gilt, top edges gilt, others uncut (a trifle rubbed). Provenance: W.A. Foyle (Beeleigh Abbey red morocco gilt bookplate). Nissen IVB 920. Together with 3 others similar. (6)
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