$4,200
Audubon, John James (1785-1851) The Quadrupeds of North of America . New York: V.G. Audubon, 1851-1854. Three octavo volumes, illustrated throughout with full-page color lithographs of the four-footed mammals of our continent; bound in contemporary half morocco, first volume boards and spine detached, contents good, 7 1/2 x 11 in. Creator of the most ambitious projects of natural history and book illustration, Audubon shows his prodigious talents again in this publication. He traveled the American continent, including Canada and the far west, documenting all known quadrupeds, including the most familiar rats, squirrels and raccoons, and hitherto unknown species from newly explored regions. In the course of this undertaking, Audubon's health began to flag, and his son, John Woodhouse took his place as the main illustrator for the series. Another son, Victor, served as publisher and editor and handled Audubon family business affairs.
Auctioneer:
Skinner
Date:
2012-11-18
