CASSIN (JOHN) Illustrations of the Birds of California, Texas, Oregon, British and Russian America. Intended to Contain Descriptions and Figures of All North American Birds Not Given by Former American Authors, second edition in book form, 50 hand-coloured lithographed plates, some toning to text, small stain in blank area of title-page, later half morocco, gilt lettered on spine, a few abrasions [Nissen IVB 173; Anker 94; Fine Bird Books, p.85; Wood, p.281], large 8vo (265 x 170mm.), Philadelphia, J.B. Lippincott & Co., 1865 Footnotes: One of the cornerstones of American ornithological literature, Cassin intended this work to complement the octavo edition of John Audubon's celebrated work. Provenance: Sidney Edward Bouverie Bouverie-Pusey (1839-1911), bookplate. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: • • Zero rated for VAT, no VAT will be added to the Hammer Price or the Buyer's Premium. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing
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