Antique Prints, Maps, & Books of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 66072:
Description
Included in this lot:
Wolverine. 26
Yellow-bellied Marmot. 134
Columbian Black-Tailed Deer. 106
Prong-horned Antelope. 77
Hare Indian Dog. 132
Harris’ Marmot Squirrel and California Meadow Mouse. 154
Canada Otter. 122
Description of the work:
This octavo lithograph is from John James Audubon’s
The Quadrupeds of North America. The work was published in New York in 1854.
Quadrupeds was Audubon’s final great natural history work. His animal drawings are still considered some ofthe finest prints published in America. The folio edition of this work marked the first time that America’s animals were described and illustrated in one publication and the octavo publication continued that effort.
Audubon and his son, John Woodhouse, drew all of the quadrupeds in the work. Victor Gifford Audubon drew the backgrounds for many of the prints.
Paper Size: ~ 6 7/8" by 10 1/4"
Condition report:
The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. There may be a few minor marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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