The Complete Audubon: Birds of America | 
John Audubon
“A complete set likely cost around $1000 ($22,400 in 2015 dollars). Many subscribers bound the plates into four massive volumes of around 100 illustrations apiece, each standing over 3 feet tall and 2 feet wide and weighing around 50 pounds. Opening one of the volumes required at least two people.”
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MeganAnn Fascinating read! Thanks for posting! ❤️🦩🦃🦅 4y
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