London: The British Library (a co-publication with New Castle, Delaware, Oak Knoll Press). 2001. 256pp. ISBN 0 7123 4707 0. £45. John Bewick was the perhaps lesser-known brother of the famous Thomas Bewick (1753 –1828), who is remembered both for his Memoir (first published in 1862) and his superb wood and copper engravings. There are … Continue reading 'John Bewick: Engraver on Wood, 1760–1795: an Appreciation of his Life together with a Catalogue of his Illustrations and Designs.' Nigel Tattersfield.
Category: Michael O’Brien
IT IS WITH GREAT sadness that we mark the death of the oldest member of the Book Collectors Society, Doctor (and Major) Warren Perry. Few Australian scholars and historians could equal his assiduous approach to his life and work. For example, Warren gained his doctorate from The University of Melbourne in his 93rd year — … Continue reading Major EWO (Warren) Perry, MBE, ED, BEc (Sydney), MA (Melb), Litt D (Melb) (28/1/1909–7/11/2010)