The libraries of the late Robert S. Johnson; and other owners
Published: 1954
Language: eng
Notes: Includes; the royal octavo edition of Audubon's Birds of America and many other famous books on birds, including two sets of Phillips' "Ducks", one set in original boards; Audubon and Bachman's Quadrupeds of North America; a superb and complete set of the American Turf Register as well as a large number of books on sporting, including horseracing and shooting; a long series of Derrydale Press publications; first editions of American and English authors; a thick paper copy of the Federalist; a group of rare and important botanical drawings of the XIII century; a rare manuscript fragment in Hebrew from the writings of Avicenna; an important collection of Oriental art; rare Americana including Vancouver's Voyage of Discovery and other important works.

Sale code: 1541

Dates of sale: October 26, 1954 through October 27, 1954

Place of sale: New York