Lot 2
  • 2

Audubon, John James and John Bachman

Estimate
2,000 - 3,000 GBP
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Description

  • The Quadrupeds of North America. New York: George R. Lockwood (late Roe Lockwood & Son), [1849]
  • Paper
3 volumes, 4to (270 x 182mm.), half-titles, 155 chromolithographed plates after J.J. and J.W. Audubon by W.E. Hitchcock and R. Trembly, printed and finished by hand by J.T. Bowen of Philadelphia, contemporary green morocco over marbled boards, minor browning and staining, bindings rubbed

Provenance

Société Royale de Zoologie d'Anvers, 25th anniversary bookplates, 1868, blindstamps and numbers from Zoo Antwerpen Bibliotheek on titles

Literature

Nissen ZBI 163

Condition

Condition is described in the main body of the catalogue, where appropriate.
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."