$3,024
Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000
A Fine Collection of American Literature and History
Auction: June 8, 2023 12:00 PM EDT
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.