The Bewick Collector
A Descriptive Catalogue of the Works of Thomas and John Bewick

A two-volume catalogue (1866–8) of influential wood engravings attributed to Thomas Bewick and his younger brother John.

Thomas Hugo (Author)

9781108057233, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 18 April 2013

592 pages, 87 b/w illus.
21.6 x 14 x 3.3 cm, 0.74 kg

The names of Thomas Bewick (1753–1828) and his brother John (1760–1795) are synonymous with beautiful, delicate and accurate woodcuts of the natural world. Their instantly recognisable style was to influence book illustration well into the nineteenth century. The antiquary and print collector Thomas Hugo (1820–76), best known as a collector of Bewick woodcuts, first published this two-volume catalogue of his extensive collection in 1866–8. It has since emerged that many of the items sourced from printers' offices and booksellers across the country - including Thomas Bewick's own publisher, Emerson Charnley - cannot be authenticated as the Bewicks' work. The collection was nonetheless a remarkable assemblage of valuable materials, including uncut first editions, woodblocks, handbills and broadsides (all regrettably dispersed after Hugo's death) which might otherwise have been lost. Lavishly illustrated throughout, Volume 1 comprises the catalogue, which includes an appendix of Bewick portraits, letters and memorabilia.

Preface
List of cuts in the volume
Books and pamphlets
Proofs, etc., of the cuts in the History of Quadrupeds
Proofs, etc., of the cuts in the History of British Birds
Proofs, etc., of the cuts in Aesop's Fables
Proofs, etc., of the cuts in miscellaneous books and pamphlets
Prospectuses, proofs, etc., of the cuts for the intended History of British Fishes
Book-plates, etc.
Cuts for societies, companies, clubs, etc.
Cuts for exhibitions, etc.
Racing cuts
Shop cards
Invoice heads
Tradesmen's newspaper cuts
Bar bills
Coal certificate
Plans
The Royal Arms
Arms of Newcastle
Newspaper cuts
Broadsides, carols, etc.
The Chillingham Wild Bull
Bewick's lithograph
Miscellaneous cuts
Waiting for death
Drawings
Wood blocks
Additions
Appendix
Index to books and pamphlets.

Subject Areas: Literary studies: general [DSB]