Zoological Illustrations or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals... First Series, vol. 1-3, Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1820-1823 — SWAINSON (WILLIAM)

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Estimate: £600–£800 hammer ≈ $809–$1,079
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Sale: Bonhams — Wassenaar Zoo: A Dutch Private Library, London, New Bond Street · 30 May 2018
Record ID: TB-2026-941392
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Swainson, Zoological Illustrations or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals... First Series, vol. 1-3, Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1820-1823. Bonhams, 30 May 2018, lot 213. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-941392.

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Swainson, Zoological Illustrations or Original Figures and Descriptions of New, Rare, or Interesting Animals... First Series, vol. 1-3, Baldwin, Cradock, and Joy, 1820-1823. Bonhams, 30 May 2018, lot 213. result recorded. TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-941392.

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