GEORGE CATLIN (1796-1872) CATLIN’S NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN PORTFOLIO. HUNTING SCENES AND AMUSEMENTS OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS AND PRAIRIES OF AMERICA. FROM DRAWINGS AND NOTES OF THE AUTHOR, MADE DURING EIGHT YEARS’ TRAVEL AMONGST FORTY-EIGHT OF THE WILDEST AND

GEORGE CATLIN (1796-1872) CATLIN’S NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN PORTFOLIO. HUNTING SCENES AND AMUSEMENTS OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS AND PRAIRIES OF AMERICA. FROM DRAWINGS AND NOTES OF THE AUTHOR, MADE DURING EIGHT YEARS’ TRAVEL AMONGST FORTY-EIGHT OF THE WILDEST AND MOST REMOTE TRIBES OF SAVAGES IN NORTH AMERICA. London: Geo. Catlin, Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. 25 fine hand-colored lithographed plates after Catlin by Catlin and McGahey, lithographed by Day and Haghe, each mounted on card within ink-ruled borders. Letterpress title-page. Along with its original red leather edge portfolio having its original large red lettering title on front cover. Lot includes 27 framed items. 1) Portfolio Cover. 2) Title page. 3-22) First edition hand colored plates without titles, mounted on card. 23-25) Second edition hand colored plates. Plates include: Plate 2. Buffalo Bull, Grazing; Plate 3. Wild Horses at Play; Plate 4. Catching the Wild Horse; Plate 5. Buffalo Hunt, Chase; Plate 6. Buffalo Hunt. Chase; Plate 7. Buffalo Hunt. Chase; Plate 8. Buffalo Dance; Plate 9. Buffalo Hunt. Surround; Plate 10. Buffalo Hunt; Plate 11. Buffalo Hunt; Plate 12. Buffalo Hunt. Chasing Back; Plate 13. Buffalo Hunt; Plate 15. Buffalo Hunt on Snow-Shoes; Plate 16. Wounded Buffalo Bull; Plate 17. Dying Buffalo Bull. In Snow Drift; Plate 18. The Bear-Dance; Plate 19. Attacking the Grizzly Bear; Plate 20. Antelope Shooting; Plate 22. Ball-Play Dance; Plate 23. Ball-Play; Plate 24. Archery of the Mandans; Plate 25. Wi-Ju-Jon; Plate 29. Buffalo Hunting; Plate 30. The War Dance; Plate 31. The Scalp Dance. SIZE: Cover: 23-1/4″ x 18″. Sight Title Page: 17-3/4″ x 12-1/2″. Plate: 12″ x 17-1/2″. PROVENANCE: As indicated on the back of Plate 15 “Given by a grateful patient 1850-1860 to Dr. Daniel A. Dodge to his daughter 1870 Miss Susan Ross Dodge to her nephew 1930 Edward R. Squibb 2nd” to our present consignor. Also having a Goodspeeds Book Shop, Inc, Boston label dated 11-28-44. CONDITION: Cover: Shows wear, leather intact with some foxing. Plate 7 with 1/2″ closed tear in upper margin; Plate 10 with some light foxing; Plate 15 with all over foxing; Plate 19 with some spot foxing. Remaining plates in very good condition with nice color. 9-24098 (40,000-60,000)

Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	2055	$48,300.00	GEORGE CATLIN (1796-1872) CATLIN’S NORTH AMERICAN INDIAN PORTFOLIO. HUNTING SCENES AND AMUSEMENTS OF THE ROCKY MOUNTAINS AND PRAIRIES OF AMERICA. FROM DRAWINGS AND NOTES OF THE AUTHOR, MADE DURING EIGHT YEARS’ TRAVEL AMONGST FORTY-EIGHT OF THE WILDEST AND MOST REMOTE TRIBES OF SAVAGES IN NORTH AMERICA. London: Geo. Catlin, Egyptian Hall, Piccadilly. 25 fine hand-colored lithographed plates after Catlin by Catlin and McGahey, lithographed by Day and Haghe, each mounted on card within ink-ruled borders. Letterpress title-page. Along with its original red leather edge portfolio having its original large red lettering title on front cover. Lot includes 27 framed items. 1) Portfolio Cover. 2) Title page. 3-22) First edition hand colored plates without titles, mounted on card. 23-25) Second edition hand colored plates. Plates include: Plate 2. Buffalo Bull, Grazing; Plate 3. Wild Horses at Play; Plate 4. Catching the Wild Horse; Plate 5. Buffalo Hunt, Chase; Plate 6. Buffalo Hunt. Chase; Plate 7. Buffalo Hunt. Chase; Plate 8. Buffalo Dance; Plate 9. Buffalo Hunt. Surround; Plate 10. Buffalo Hunt; Plate 11. Buffalo Hunt; Plate 12. Buffalo Hunt. Chasing Back; Plate 13. Buffalo Hunt; Plate 15. Buffalo Hunt on Snow-Shoes; Plate 16. Wounded Buffalo Bull; Plate 17. Dying Buffalo Bull. In Snow Drift; Plate 18. The Bear-Dance; Plate 19. Attacking the Grizzly Bear; Plate 20. Antelope Shooting; Plate 22. Ball-Play Dance; Plate 23. Ball-Play; Plate 24. Archery of the Mandans; Plate 25. Wi-Ju-Jon; Plate 29. Buffalo Hunting; Plate 30. The War Dance; Plate 31. The Scalp Dance. SIZE: Cover: 23-1/4″ x 18″. Sight Title Page: 17-3/4″ x 12-1/2″. Plate: 12″ x 17-1/2″. PROVENANCE: As indicated on the back of Plate 15 “Given by a grateful patient 1850-1860 to Dr. Daniel A. Dodge to his daughter 1870 Miss Susan Ross Dodge to her nephew 1930 Edward R. Squibb 2nd” to our present consignor. Also having a Goodspeeds Book Shop, Inc, Boston label dated 11-28-44. CONDITION: Cover: Shows wear, leather intact with some foxing. Plate 7 with 1/2″ closed tear in upper margin; Plate 10 with some light foxing; Plate 15 with all over foxing; Plate 19 with some spot foxing. Remaining plates in very good condition with nice color. 9-24098 (40,000-60,000) Auction: Fine Art, Antiques & Asian - Winter 2012 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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