A history of British birds. . The figures engraved on wood by T. Bewick. [...].
Ralph Beilby (1743-1817)
Category
Books
Date
1821
Materials
Place of origin
England
Collection
Dunham Massey, Cheshire
NT 3048566
Summary
Bibliographic description
2v. . ill.. (woodcuts) . 8vo.. Not identified in 1768 catalogue. Single manuscript drawing loosely inserted in vol. 1 on paper headed: Enville Hall, Stourbridge. Old manuscript Enville Hall shelfmark on bookplate: E.3 [red ink].. Provenance: Bookplate on front pastedown: Armorial, Grey and Booth quarterings impaling Cavendish-Bentinck: George Harry Grey, 5th earl of Stamford & 1st earl of Warrington (2nd cr.) (1737-1819).. Binding: half calf; marbled paper; gilt ruled; spine gilt ruled; lettered directly onto leather: Bewick's British birds.
Makers and roles
Ralph Beilby (1743-1817) Thomas Bewick (Cherryburn 1753 - Gateshead 1828)