(approx. 35 plates) after JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (American, 1785-1851)
fascicles of The Birds of America, octavo
New York: J.J. Audubon, 86 White St., 1840, Philadelphia: J.B. Chevalier, 70 Dock St.
all with blue paper covers w/ subscriber list on reverse
No.1, text 1-74, pl. 1-2-3-4-5 (cover torn); No. 2, pl. 6-7-8-9-10; No.3, pl. 11-12-13-14-15; No.4, pl. 7-16-18-19-20; No.5, pl. 21-22-23-24-25; No.6, pl. 26-27-30; No.7 (no cover), pl. 31-32-33; No.8, pl. 36; No. 9, pl. 41-42-43-44-45; No.10, pl. 46-47-50; No.11, pl. 51; No.12, pl. 56-57 text 1-104, 120-124, 141, 155-178, 183-186,189-194, 199-234, 239-242, 245-246. Eight pages of subscribers' lists
Ex: library of Edgar V. Seeler, Cambridge, MA
The octavo edition of The Birds of America was first published and issued to subscribers in parts called fascicles from 1839-1844. It popularized Audubon's art, making it accessible to many more people. The entire set of 100 parts, each with 5 lithographs, sold for $100.
Condition: all pages loose; no covers from No.7 on; some tears, some foxing; color vivid
Estimate: $1,200 - $1,500
Realized: $2,000 - Excluding Buyer's Premium
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Lot 10 : (approx. 35 plates) after JOHN JAMES AUDUBON (American, 1785-1851)
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