4213
Illustration of the Birds Book, John Cassin
Estimate:
$1,500 - $2,500
Passed
Live Auction
Fine Interiors & Design Auction
Description
John Cassin (American, 1813-1869), "Illustrations of the Birds of California, Texas, Oregon, British and Russian American," 1856, first edition, including 50 hand-colored lithographs, published by J.B Lippincott and CO., Philadelphia, PA, printed and colored by J.T Bowen (American, 1801-c.1856), first leaf inscribed by the nephew of Philadelphia architect and ornithologist, William Lloyd Baily (1861-1947), who inherited the book from Bailey, overall (with new binding): 1.75"h x 8"w
Condition
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