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Audubon, John James
Estimate
10,000 - 15,000 USD
bidding is closed
Description
- The Birds of America. [New York: Toppan Printing, Tokyo, for Abbeville Press, 1985]
- paper
4 volumes, elephant folio (39 1/2 x 26 1/2 in.; 999 x 671 mm). 435 fine facsimile plates. Publisher's green morocco gilt.
Condition
clean
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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.
Catalogue Note
A sumptuous limited edition facsimile of Audubon's monumental double-elephant folio Birds of America, first published in London from 1827 through 1839. The Abbeville edition was produced in conjunction with the National Audubon Society to commemorate the bicentennial of Audubon's birth. This is no. 58 of 350 sets that were produced, signed by the presidents of the National Audubon Society and of Abbeville Publishing.