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John James Audubon (After)
Estimate
35,000 - 45,000 USD
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Description
- John James Audubon (after)
- The Birds of America from Drawings Made in The United States and their Territories (First Octavio Edition)
- Book
- each sheet approximately 257 by 165 mm 10 1/8 by 6 1/2 in
7 volumes, 8vo, 1840-1844, with 500 lithographs in colors by J. T. Bowen, W. E. Hitchocock, R. Trembly and others, with tissue guards, numerous wood-engraved text illustrations and lists of subscribers to each volume, on wove paper, published by John James Audubon, New York and J. B. Chevalier, Philadelphia
Condition
The lithographs with fresh colors and the bindings strong, the lithographs and books are in good condition. Some spotting and foxing to most text pages. Some spotting, foxing and offsetting to tissue guards. The tissue guards missing from plates 401 - 420 of volume six and plate 466 of volume 7.
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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.
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.