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Lot 17
Sale 3721 - A Fine Collection of American Literature and History
Jun 8, 2023
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Live / Philadelphia
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[Americana] Audubon, John James, and John Bachman The Quadrupeds of North America
New-York: Published by V.G. Audubon, 1852; MDCCCLIV; 1854. In three volumes. Mixed edition. 8vo. Illustrated with 155 hand-colored lithographic plates, by J.T. Bowen; with tissue guards. Three-quarter brown morocco over marbled paper-covered boards, stamped in gilt, joints lightly rubbed; all edges gilt; marbled endpapers; hinges in first volume reinforced; scattered light foxing to text; light offsetting and occasional spotting to plates; contemporary ownership signature of J.R. Morewood on front blanks in each volume. Reese, Stamped With a National Character, 38; Sabin 2368
A lovely and bright set of Audubon's Quadrupeds of North America.