JOHN JAMES AUDUBON & JOHN BACHMAN. THE QUARDUPEDS OF NORTH AMERICA. NEW YORK: 1849–51–54

3 volumes, large 8vo (10 1/4 x 6 3/4 in.; 260 x 172 mm). 155 fine handcolored lithographed plates by W. E. Hitchcock and R. Trembly after J. J. and J. W. Audubon; no half-title in vol. 2, light toning to text throughout. Contemporary half black morocco gilt; some wear and scuffing, front cover of vol. 3 detached.

L. F. Cutter (signature in pencil on initial blank in each volume).

Bennett 5; Nissen, ZBI 163; cf. Reese, American Color Plate Book 38

Condition as described in catalogue entry.
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.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

First octavo edition, containing one hundred and fifty plates from the 1845–48 folio edition of The Viviparous Quadrupeds of America and five of the plates from the rare 1854 supplement of that work.