This is a set of five original prints from the first Royal Octavo edition of John James Audubon’s Birds of America, including plate 220 Boat-tailed Grackle, plate 305 American Coot, plate 444 Kittiwake Gull, plate 487 Smith’s Lark Bunting, and plate 495 Nuttall’s Whip-poor-will.
A private collector donated these prints to the Friends of Audubon. All proceeds benefit fundraising efforts for the Unmatched Art, Unmatched Nature matching grant campaign.
To schedule pick-up or make shipping arrangements, please contact Museum Curator, Connor Humphrey, at (502) 782-9716 or connor.humphrey@ky.gov.
Notes
Please note: items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition description provided is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact.
Plate 220 – Boat-tailed Grackle
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Slight text offsetting visible.
Plate 305 – American Coot
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Foxing. Slight discoloration. Slight cockling close to binding.
Plate 444 – Kittiwake Gull
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Foxing.
Plate 487 – Smith’s Lark Bunting
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Cockling across paper. Accompanied by original text (page 336).
Plate 495 – Nuttall’s Whip-poor-will
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Foxing.
