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Ornithological Illustration, Two Volumes. Rex Brasher's Birds and Trees of North America, Kent, CT, 1929, volume one, signed by Brasher on title page, copy number 98 of 500, illustrated with hand-colored plates; binding defective, 17 1/2 x 12 in.; [and] Waterfowl of North America, Winnipeg: Ducks Unlimited Canada, 1987, oversized landscape folio, limited edition, copy number 103 of 1,250, color illustrations, each signed by the artist, in the original publisher's brown leatherette binding and matching clamshell box, 23 1/2 x 18 in. (2) Estimate $100-150 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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Date:
2017-11-12

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