Lot Details
Lot 87
Audubon, John James and John Bachman
The Quadrupeds of North America
One hundred fifty (of one hundred fifty-five) hand-finished color lithograph plates. Three volumes. 8vo, three-quarter tan calf over marbled boards, the spines gilt, red and black morocco spine labels. Calf scuffed and soiled, some cracking, front free endpaper of volume one parted, lacks five plates from volume I (XLI-XLV: Pennant's Marten or Fisher; Common American Skunk; Hare Squirrel; Canada Pouched Rat; Wilson's Meadow-Mouse). (3)
New York: V.G. Audubon, 1849-51-54
First Octavo Edition
Estimate: $3,000 - $5,000
Sold for $6,500 (includes buyer's premium)
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