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AUDUBON, John James, and BACHMAN, John. The Quadrupeds of North America. New York: V.G. Audubon, 1849-1854. 3 Vols. in 31 original parts. Vol. One titlepage and 1/2-title bound at front of part No. 1; Vol. Two titlepage at end of No. 20; Vol. Three titlepage, ?-title, and table of contents at end of No. 31. Indexes in Nos. 10, 21, and 31. 155 handcolored lithographed plates by W.E. Hitchcock, R. Trembly, and J.T. Bowen after J.J. and John Wodehouse Audubon. Partially-printed receipts (dated June & October, 1852) from Victor G. Audubon to J.C. Haviland for Nos. 20 & 23 laid in to their respective issues (bill for No. 23 signed by V.G. Audubon). 1st ed. in parts. Large 8vo. Each part in original printed wrappers, housed in custom red cloth chemises with slipcases, each with a black morocco gilt label, labels a bit rubbed and scuffed. Wrappers on parts 1 and 2 expertly rebacked with matching paper, tear on wrapper of parts 21 and 24 expertly repaired. Light wear and occasional chipping…

'Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America' is another notable work by John James Audubon, initially intended to complement 'The Birds of America'. It provides detailed illustrations and descriptions of North American mammals.