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3040BBoston
November 12, 2017 11:00 AMCalender
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Bonaparte, Charles Lucian (1803-1857) American Ornithology; or the Natural History of Birds Inhabiting the United States, Not Given by

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Auction: Books & Manuscripts - 3040BLocation: BostonDate / Time: November 12, 2017 11:00AM

Description:

Bonaparte, Charles Lucian (1803-1857) American Ornithology; or the Natural History of Birds Inhabiting the United States, Not Given by Wilson. Philadelphia: Published by Mitchell; sold by Finley; William Brown, Printer, 1825-1833. Four folio volumes, illustrated throughout with twenty-seven hand-colored copper-plate engravings; bound in uniform red half-morocco; tissue guards present, volume one with almost no foxing or spotting, 15 1/2 x 11 3/4 in. (4)
Estimate $2,000-2,500


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William Brown, Charles Lucian, United States, Philadelphia