Birds of America set to soar at PBA Galleries Nov. 18 sale

Complete first octavo edition of John James Audubon’s Birds of America, est. $60,000-$90,000
Complete first octavo edition of John James Audubon’s Birds of America, est. $60,000-$90,000
Complete first octavo edition of John James Audubon’s Birds of America, est. $60,000-$90,000

BERKELEY, Calif. – PBA Galleries will hold an auction of Rare Books with Science, Medicine and Natural History on November 18. The sale features more than 240 lots of rare and important books, manuscripts and related materials, with a large portion focused on medicine, science, and natural history. In addition, there is a significant collection of works by or about Winston S. Churchill; important early printings of the classics of literature and history; striking illustrated and color plate books; and gripping accounts of travel and exploration. Absentee and Internet live bidding will be available through LiveAuctioneers.

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