Overview
A complete set of 18 educational bird identification cards featuring the artwork and 'Identification System' of the 20th century's most famous naturalist.
Preliminary identification
Roger Tory Peterson 'Discover Birds' Collectable Cards, Series 1
Photo reference
2 uploaded photos
Story
In 1934, a young artist named Roger Tory Peterson revolutionized the way humans interact with nature by publishing a guide that used simple arrows to point out 'field marks'—the specific visual clues that distinguish one species from another.
Maker / Origin
Roger Tory Peterson is widely considered the 'Audubon of the 20th Century,' but his true legacy was as a master educator who democratized the study of birds.
Condition & Value
The box shows light shelf wear and an auction lot sticker, but the structural integrity appears good. The value is contingent on all 18 cards being present and free of foxing or corner dings. Condition is typical for a household item of this age; a pristine, sealed box would command the higher end of the range.
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Market Analysis
Comparable demand stays strongest where maker, originality, and venue confidence line up. Broader examples still trade, but the range tightens quickly when provenance, condition, or selling lane fit is missing.
Value Drivers
- ▲ Strong maker attribution with credible period details
- ▲ Better-than-average condition for the category
- ▲ Broader demand rises when presentation and finish feel intact
Concerns
- ▼ Decorative-only demand limits the ceiling
- ▼ Surface wear or missing provenance can compress the range fast
- ▼ Regional sale lanes often underperform specialist venues
Best Venue
Specialty auction or a focused dealer with buyers already in this lane.
Comparable Sales
5 compsRegional auction
· Jun 2024Signed example with light edge wear and original frame.
$1,280
SOLD
Dealer archive
· Mar 2024Comparable format with stronger provenance and cleaner surface.
$1,450
SOLD
Marketplace sale
· Jan 2024Smaller related piece with visible craquelure and trimmed margins.
$980
SOLD
Estate platform
· Oct 2023Period match with softer condition and weaker subject matter.
$1,150
SOLD
Auction result
· Aug 2023Close market lane comp with similar material and presentation.
$1,375
SOLD