AUDUBON, JOHN JAMES, and BACHMAN, JOHN. The Quadrupeds of North America. New York: V.G. Audubon, 1851-53-54.
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AUDUBON, JOHN JAMES, and BACHMAN, JOHN.
The Quadrupeds of North America. New York: V.G. Audubon, 1851-53-54. 3 volumes. Half-titles in volumes 1 and 3. 154 hand-colored lithographed plates only (of 155, lacking armadillo) by W.E. Hitchcock and R. Trembly after J.J. and J.W. Audubon. 8vo (260 x 175 mm). Period half calf. Occasional spotting to text, 2 plates with faint pencil rules, bindings rubbed, lacking a spine label, one hinge split, one cover and 2 or 3 endpapers detached.

First octavo edition. Nissen ZBI 163.
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