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The Birds of America
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LastDodo number
4362447
Area
Books
Title
The Birds of America
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Year
1827
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First edition
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435
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435 "double elephant folios" or loose-leaf plates were issued, made between 1827 and 1838. Today only 120 complete copies exist. A copy was auctioned at Christie's in 2007 for $8.2 million and in 2010 for $11.5 million, making it the most expensive printed book ever sold. The very first drawing/print (Wild Turkey, photo 1) is the most famous plate.
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Er zijn 435 "double elephant folios" oftewel losbladige platen uitgegeven, gemaakt tussen 1827 en 1838. Heden bestaan er nog slechts 120 complete exemplaren. In 2007 is er een exemplaar geveild bij Christie's voor 8,2 miljoen dollar en in 2010 voor 11,5 miljoen dollar en daardoor het duurste gedrukte boek ooit verkocht. De allereerste tekening/prent (Wild Turkey, foto 1) is de beroemdste plaat.