John James Audubon and The Rev. John Backman, The Quadrupeds of North America

John James Audubon and The Rev. John Backman "The Quadrupeds of North America" New York: V.G. Audubon, 1849-51-54, 3 volumes, 8vo (10 1/2 x 7 1/4 in.) first octavo edition, 155 hand-colored lithographed plates by W.E. Hitchcock and R. Trembly after J.J. and John Wodehouse Audubon, 3/4 green morocco, spines gilt, top edges gilt. Provenance: Robert S. Pirie and J.C. MacCoy (bookplates), Christie's, New York, Dec. 3, 2010, lot 284.

Estimate:$4,000

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