Lot 18

ILLUSTRATIONS OF THE BIRDS OF CALIFORNIA, TEXAS, OREGON, BRITISH AND RUSSIAN AMERICA. PHILADELPHIA: J.B. LIPPINCOTT, 1856.

Fine illustrations

Books & Manuscripts

8vo (10 1/4 x 6 3/4 ins.; 259 x 172 mm). 46 (of 50) hand-colored lithographic plates; title slightly spotted, one plate stained, lacks plates 15, 21, 22 and 32. Publisher's brown cloth stamped in gilt and blind; spine rubbed, with wear at head and lo

Estimate: $1,800 - $2,200

Sotheby's | New York

Fine Books & Manuscripts Including Americana

Auction on: Dec 13, 2015

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The Hooded OrioleLithograph hand colored

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                  5.8 cm
                  
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Illustrations of the Birds of California, Texas, Oregon, British and Russian America. Intended to contain descriptions and figurPlate  50 hand-coloured lithographed plates 

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