Item #217812 Arvicola Hispidus (Cotton Rat) [Plate 30]. John James AUDUBON.

Arvicola Hispidus (Cotton Rat) [Plate 30]

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen, 1843.

Folio quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 22" x 28".

From First Imperial Folio edition of J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America". Minor overall wear and some tears and chips to edges. Little foxing. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist who did extensive field work studying birds before painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Audubon was assisted by many family members in this enterprise including his two sons. Please visit our gallery for more Audubon prints.

Binding: Unbound
Condition: Very Good
Language: English

Price: $2,500.00

Item #217812

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