Thursday, January 26, 2012

Rugged Road to Greatness

Charles Payne

Modern society has come a long way, but is it heading in the right direction? I ask because I had a chance to see an authentic "The Birds of America" by John James Audubon, which is expected to set a record when auctioned at Christies tonight. There are only 120 complete sets of the book in existence, which helps to explain the $7.0 to $10.0 million anticipated. I actually think it's going to break records and fetch a bid above the high end of expectations. One thing in addition to the majesty of the work is the story of Audubon himself. His colorful life reflects the hustle and wonder of living in America during his time.

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