Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including the Olympic Manifesto
Fine Books and Manuscripts, Including the Olympic Manifesto
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December 18, 08:58 PM GMT
Estimate
25,000 - 35,000 USD
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AUDUBON, JOHN JAMES
The Birds of America, From Drawings made in the United States and Their Territories. New York: J. J. Audubon, 1840
7 vols., 8vo (10 6/8 x 6 3/4 in.; 278 x 175 mm). 500 hand-colored lithographed plates after Audubon by W. E. Hitchcock, R. Trembly, and others, printed and colored by J. T. Bowen, numerous wood-engraved text illustrations, half-titles, and list of subscribers in each volume; internally nearly fine with only the most occasional stray spot. Late 19th century half green morocco. Slipcases.
First octavo edition. After completing the double-elephant folio edition at great expense in England, Audubon returned to the United States and used the Philadelphia firm of Bowen to produce a more profitable octavo version under the supervision of his sons. It enjoyed a tremendous success and established his reputation. The octavo edition adds 65 new images to the original plate count of the double-elephant folio.
A very attractive copy.
REFERENCE:
Ayer/Zimmer 22; Nissen 51; Reese, American Color Plate Books 34; Sabin 2364; cf. Tyler, Audubon's Great National Work