- Recreations in Natural History; or, Popular Sketches of British Quadrupeds

London, William Clarke, 1815 . First edition. Leather. The very scarce first edition of this charmingly illustrated study of British quadrupeds, featuring twenty-four engraved plates, and in a smart straight grained morocco binding. The first edition of this very scarce early nineteenth century work of natural history, illustrated throughout by British wood-engraver and painter Luke Clennell, who acted as Thomas Bewick's assistant for his important work, 'A History of British Birds&apos.Illustrated with twenty-four engraved plates, including a frontispiece, and numerous vignette illustrations. Collated, complete.A charming and scarce study of four-footed mammals, discussing the 'nature, habits, and dispositions' - along with 'original anecdotes' - of such native English creatures as the ox, rat, sheep, deer, horse, stoat and stag.Retaining the binder's instructions to the final leaf. A wonderfully illustrated study of the animal kingdom, in an attractive straight grain morocco binding. In a straight grain morocco binding, with gilt detailing. Boards bright, with handling marks. Significant rubbing to joints, with tail of front joint starting, and board firmly held. Rear hinge strained, with board firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages age toned due to paper type, with handling marks throughout, and with spotting to perimeters of plates and pages facing them. Tape restoration to tail of page 64. Good . Ill.: Luke Clennell. Good .

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