John James Audubon (1785-1851)
"The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America"

John James Audubon (1785-1851) and Rev. John Bachman (1790-1874) "The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America," New York: V.G. Audubon, 1849. First Royal octavo edition, in three volumes, illustrated throughout with 155 full-page color lithographs after Audubon's drawings.

The first edition of the “Quadrupeds” was created in 1849. Produced as a collaborative project between John James Audubon and his sons, Victor Gifford (1809-1860) and John Woodhouse (1812-1862), and Rev. John Bachman of Charleston, SC, this popular and successful three-volume set had upwards of 300 subscribers. Bachman contributed the text, John Woodhouse assisted with some drawings and backgrounds, and Victor Gifford oversaw the publication process. The three volumes are hand-colored and in their original bindings, with marbled covers and leather bindings and corners.

Provenance: Private Collection, Georgia

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