{"product_id":"the-watercolours-and-drawings-of-thomas-bewick-2v-custom-leather-vgc","title":"Watercolours \u0026 Drawings of Thomas Bewick Custom Binding Iain Bain 2v Leather VGC","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdition details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThomas Bewick was an English wood-engraver and natural history author. Early in his career he took on all kinds of work such as engraving cutlery, making the wood blocks for advertisements, and illustrating children's books. He gradually turned to illustrating, writing and publishing his own books, gaining an adult audience for the fine illustrations in A History of Quadrupeds\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe mastery of his wood engraving brought Thomas Bewick an early and lasting fame. Ever since his death in 1828 he has been the subject of a continuing stream of books and articles, and some account of him now appears in virtually every work relating to the history of the relief print. But despite this, the background of his working life as a copperplate printer and trade engraver on metals has never been thoroughly understood Likewise, the word is still very largely ignorant of Bewick as a draughtsman and colourist, and of the fact that like many another artist-craftsman he always had tow or three apprentices under instruction to whom, as part of their training, he delegated much of his work. These two volumes are a great introduction to his work.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition notes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn very good overall condition. Custom leather binding, a few very small light marks to the slipcase.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout Folio Vault\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFolio Vault is an independent bookseller specialising in pre-owned Folio Society books. We have been buying and selling books in the UK since 2019 and expanded to the US in 2025.\u003cbr\u003eEvery book is carefully checked, with photographs and condition notes so you can buy with confidence. We pack every order securely and ship worldwide.\u003cbr\u003eWhether you're looking to buy or sell books, please get in touch. Our team is always happy to help.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Folio Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54986026025299,"sku":"2026_07_26_21117","price":119.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1085\/2951\/6883\/files\/10_fec8a0f8-b4c2-4e8c-bd9c-0375ab709332.jpg?v=1789765797","url":"https:\/\/thefoliovault.com\/products\/the-watercolours-and-drawings-of-thomas-bewick-2v-custom-leather-vgc","provider":"Folio Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}