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Book title: A general history of quadrupeds
Bewick, Thomas.
A general history of the quadrupeds; the figures engraved on wood. Sixth edition. Newcastle upon Tyne, Edward Walker, 1811.
Bound in red morocco, gilt tooling and gilt edges. With hunting scene of sportsmas and his dog painted on the fore-edge.
I. Title.
07_04_000091A
Fore-edge/fanned to the right
Horseback riding
Animals
Country life
Mountains
Hunting