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Newcastle: E. Walker, 1818. 8vo, 3/4 modern calf over marbled boards, woodcut title vignette, head- and tail-pieces by Bewick throughout. First edition, 'thumb-mark' receipt page with woodcut vignette over-printed with copper-engraved red seaweed spray, signed by Bewick, with "Demy" in his hand, the remaining in another hand. Spine and top edge is sunned; first and final few leaves of text are soiled and worn, with a few tears and creases to the edges; title page has old adhesive residue along the gutter, and has a repaired tear; Minor foxing, and a few small stains here and there.


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Date:
2016-05-05

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