Lot 345
Audubon, John Woodhouse. Neotoma Drummondii, Rich. Rocky Mountain Neotoma. No. 6, Plate XXIX. From the Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, marked "Lith. Printed & Col'd. by J.T. Bowen, Phila, 1843". 21 x 27", matted to 24 x 30". The pair of neotomas shown in actual size. A small blue "E.D.S. Library / Peabody stamp is unobtrusively located at the lower edge of the print. Minor areas of toning (possible damp staining) are seen at the borders and some cracking along the edges, not affecting the image.
With the help of his son, John Woodhouse Audubon, John James Audubon began to document and paint the mammals of North America in 1839. When John James' health declined in 1846, John Woodhouse took over the project. Rev. John Bachman researched and described each species and J.T. Bown produced the lithographs, when were then handpainted. Several mid-19th century editions were published. Estimated Value $300 - 350
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