British Birds - Volume with 11 Originally Hand-colored Engravings (Likely by Thomas Bewick)

British Birds - Volume with 11 Originally Hand-colored Engravings (Likely by Thomas Bewick)
This quaint book is a children’s edition of The History of British Birds entitled, The History of British Birds: Illustrated by Twelve Coloured Engravings of Birds, Their Nests, & Eggs.. The work was published in 1807 in London by Richard Phillips.

The book has a red spine with gilded letters, and blue covers. While originally advertised with 12 coloured engravings, this specific copy only contains 11. The engravings certainly imitate the style of James Bolton, but the title page lists no author, but rather the same author as The History of Domestic Quadrupeds which is also credited to Thomas Bewick.

Thomas Bewick (1753-1828) was a talented English wood-engraver, who often worked with children’s books before publishing A General History of Quadrupeds and The History of British Birds. Some of his work is now located in the British Museum.


Paper Size: ~ 3 3/4" by 6 1/8"


Paper Type or Special Features: Volume with 11 Originally Hand-colored Engravings

The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor imperfections or faint marks to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.