Antique Prints, Maps, & Books of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 68691:
Description
Included in this lot:
Arctic Jager. 453
Fulmar Petrel. 455
Wandering Shearwater. 456
Manks Shearwater. 457
Dusky Shearwater. 458
Leach’s Petrel Forked-tailed Petrel. 459
Wilson’s Petrel Mother Carey’s Chicken. 460
Pomerine Jager. 451
Richardson Jager. 452
Description of the work:
This hand-colored lithograph comes from John James Audubon’s first octavo edition of
Birds of America published from 1840 to 1844. The work was completed under the direct supervision of J. J. Audubon. The lithography and hand-coloring was completed by J. T. Bowen.
Prints from
Birds of America are amongst the most sought after and collectible of hand-colored American prints. The first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring.
John James Audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early American naturalists.
Birds of America is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in America and is highly collectible.
Paper Size: ~ 6 1/2" by 10"
Condition report:
The work is very good to excellent condition overall. Some of the plates may exhibit light text offset, toning, or scattered fox marks which is common to Audubon\'s works. However, the plates from this particular selection are quite nice in overall condition. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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