BEWICK, Thomas (1753-1828). A History of British Birds. Newcastle: Edward Walker, 1821. 2 volumes, 8vo (215 x 134 mm). Numerous wood engravings after Bewick. (Some spotting throughout.) Later morocco gilt, spines gilt, edges marbled (hinges and extremities with some light wear). Bewick's History of British Birds was first published between 1797 and 1804, with a supplement issued in 1821. The present condensed edition describes land birds in Volume I, and water birds in Volume II.