Not because of the cost, but because the plates are just incredible, from what I've seen on the TV. I love illustrations from that era, and these seem to be the very best that have ever been produced.
I'd leave my glass of red wine at the other end of the room, however.
I'd dearly like to read this book
http://www.guardian.co.uk/books/2012/jan/06/most-expensive-book-birds-of-america-10m
Due to reach $10,000,000 at auction.
Not because of the cost, but because the plates are just incredible, from what I've seen on the TV. I love illustrations from that era, and these seem to be the very best that have ever been produced.
I'd leave my glass of red wine at the other end of the room, however.