June Gallery Auction
Fri, Jun 19, 2026 01:00PM EDT
Lot 3038
Meyer's British Birds, Seven Leatherbound Volumes
Estimate: $500 - $700
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $1 |
| $5 | $5 |
| $50 | $10 |
| $200 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $2,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $20,000 | $2,500 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Meyer's British Birds, Seven Leatherbound Volumes Illustrated and Published in London by Simpkin, Marshall and Co 1844, printed by S. & J. Bentley & Henry Fley, Rangor House, Shoe Lane. Gilt-edged leaves and vibrant illustrations.
{Approximate dimensions: 8 3/4" long x 5 3/4" wide x 1 1/4" deep, over all.}.
Condition
Bindings with wear, rubbing, scratches, several volume covers partially severed and one detached, some of them taped together, volume VII with the last few leaves detached. Leaves of all volumes in good condition for age, some browning, light foxing. Please ask the Furniture and Decorative Arts Department for a detailed condition report on this lot.
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