Episode 7 - Behind the Sale: Birds of America - Homes & Antiques

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Episode 7 - Behind the Sale: Birds of America

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Summary

In summer 2018, a unique copy of The Birds of America went up for auction, causing a storm. Beloved by interior designers to this day, the paintings in this super-rare tome have become iconic. We chart the tale of this ornithological wonder.

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