Bonaparte, Charles Lucian (1803-1857) American Ornithology; or the Natural History of Birds Inhabiting the United States, Not Given by

Bonaparte, Charles Lucian (1803-1857) American Ornithology; or the Natural History of Birds Inhabiting the United States, Not Given by Wilson. Philadelphia: Published by Mitchell; sold by Finley; William Brown, Printer, 1825-1833. Four folio volumes, illustrated throughout with twenty-seven hand-colored copper-plate engravings; bound in uniform red half-morocco, volumes two and four untrimmed, volumes one and three with trimmed edges, volume three smaller; tissue guards present throughout, text and plates in volume one very good; foxing and spotting to text leaves in subsequent volumes; sizes of volumes vary. (4) Estimate $1,000-1,500 The absence of a condition statement does not imply that the lot is in perfect condition or completely free from wear and tear, imperfections or the effects of aging. Condition requests can be obtained via email (lot inquiry button) or by telephone to the appropriate gallery location (Boston/617.350.5400 or Marlborough/508.970.3000). Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner Inc. shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.