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The Bewick Collector: A Descriptive Catalogue Of The Works Of Thomas And John Bewick (1866)

The Bewick Collector: A Descriptive Catalogue Of The Works Of Thomas And John Bewick (1866)

Hugo, Thomas

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ISBN10: 1164954202
ISBN13: 9781164954200
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 610
Weight: 1.77
Height: 1.23 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Bewick Collector: A Descriptive Catalogue Of The Works Of Thomas And John Bewick is a book written by Thomas Hugo and published in 1866. The book is a comprehensive catalogue of the works of Thomas and John Bewick, two of the most renowned wood engravers of the 18th and 19th centuries. The book contains detailed descriptions and illustrations of the Bewick brothers' works, including their famous illustrations for books such as Aesop's Fables and The History of British Birds. It also includes information on their lesser-known works, such as bookplates, advertisements, and other commercial engravings. The Bewick Collector is considered an important reference work for collectors and scholars of Bewick's works, as it provides a comprehensive overview of their output and includes information on the rarity and value of individual pieces. The book also includes a biographical sketch of the Bewick brothers and an introduction by Hugo, who was himself a noted collector of Bewick's works. Overall, The Bewick Collector is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of wood engraving, book illustration, or the works of Thomas and John Bewick.Including Cuts, In Various States, For Books And Pamphlets, Private Gentlemen, Public Companies, Exhibitions, Races, Newspapers, Shop Cards, Invoice Heads, Bar Bills, Coal Certificates, Broadsides, And Other Miscellaneous Purposes, And Wood Blocks.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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