7 vols.
Audubon, John James. The Birds of America. New York; Philadelphia, 1840-1844. 1st 8vo ed. 8vo, orig pub richly gilt green morocco, spines gilt, a.e.g.; occasional edge wear. With 500 hand-colored litho plates, tissue guards, list of subscribers at back of vol 1. Front hinge of vol 1 broken, light foxing to front & back matter, other widely scattered minor spotting. Exceptionally clean set of plates in well-preserved, bright, orig color. Text generally clean. Vol 1 slightly shaken. Tall set.