Lot 188 · Fine Books, Atlases, Manuscripts & Historical Photographs
(WILLIAM) Zoological Illustrations or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals... First Series, vol. 1 and 2 (of 3), Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1820-1822
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- Estimate
- £600–£800 hammer ≈ $809–$1,079
- Result
- Performance
- Sale
- Bonhams — Fine Books, Atlases, Manuscripts & Historical Photographs, London, Knightsbridge · 19 August 2020
- Record ID
- TB-2026-704451
- Record
- first seen 21 Jul 2026 · updated 22 Jul 2026 · source ↗
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Swainson, SWAINSON (WILLIAM) Zoological Illustrations or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals... First Series, vol. 1 and 2 (of 3), Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1820-1822. Bonhams, 19 Aug 2020, lot 188. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-704451.
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Swainson, SWAINSON (WILLIAM) Zoological Illustrations or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals... First Series, vol. 1 and 2 (of 3), Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1820-1822. Bonhams, 19 Aug 2020, lot 188. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-704451.
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