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Lot 4531

The Birds of America, by John James Audubon

Estimate: $15,000 - $25,000
Sold for
$22,680
Sold Price includes BP

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The Birds of America, by John James Audubon, in seven volumes, published by J. J. Audubon, 1840-1844, 10 3/4" x 6 3/4".

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Condition

Good condition overall, complete first set with 500 illustrations, plate 471 bound between 475 and 476. Seems to be missing two pages of text between plates 109 and 110, a few plates with small tape repairs and/or edge damage, some sporadic foxing and staining, mostly minor. Illustrations with bright colors and good contrast, volume 7 lacking half-title.

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