Natural History Reference Books

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Often called the "Bible of Audubon scholars" since its publication in 1973, this book provides a wealth of information on the Birds of America including the names of subscribers, original cost of the book and details regarding sets that were broken up or destroyed. The appendix updates the whereabouts of each set. $84.95

AN AMERICAN BESTIARY.
Mary Sayre Haverstock. New York, 1979. Cloth. Out of print.

Contains illustrations of some of the most enchanting animal painting, drawing, and printmaking that America has produced. With text on trends and changes in the field. $75.00

AUDUBON'S QUADRUPEDS OF NORTH AMERICA.
John James Audubon. Secaucus, N.J., 1989. Cloth. Out of print.

A complete reprinting of Audubon's work on American quadrupeds. The 155 illustrations are based on the octavo edition. $75.00

JOHN JAMES AUDUBON IN THE WEST.
THE LAST EXPEDITION: MAMMALS OF NORTH AMERICA.
Sarah E. Boehme, Annette Blaugrund, Robert McCracken Peck, and Ron Tyler. New York, 2000. Cloth.

This fascinating volume describes the creation of Audubon's "massive undertaking", The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. The book includes contributions by prominent Audubon scholars and many color plate illustrations. $45.00

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