22nd Sep, 2021 11:00
The Oxford Library Sale
364
Audubon (John James) The Birds of America from Drawings made in the United States and their territories. 7 Vols. V.G. Audubon, New York 1856. Second Octavo Edition Vols. 1-5 with half titles. 500 coloured plates by J.T. Bowen after Audubon. Tissue guards. Blind stamp morocco with gilt edges and marbled end papers. Bearing label of C.S. Francis & Co. Booksellers, 554 Broadway, New York (278 x 185mm). Some foxing throughout but plates generally clean. Bindings scuffed, bumped and some volumes loose (7)
Sold for £15,000
Estimated at £4,000 - £6,000
Audubon (John James) The Birds of America from Drawings made in the United States and their territories. 7 Vols. V.G. Audubon, New York 1856. Second Octavo Edition Vols. 1-5 with half titles. 500 coloured plates by J.T. Bowen after Audubon. Tissue guards. Blind stamp morocco with gilt edges and marbled end papers. Bearing label of C.S. Francis & Co. Booksellers, 554 Broadway, New York (278 x 185mm). Some foxing throughout but plates generally clean. Bindings scuffed, bumped and some volumes loose (7)
Auction: The Oxford Library Sale, 22nd Sep, 2021
