Description

This is a set of five original prints from the first Royal Octavo edition of John James Audubon’s Birds of America, including plate 149 Aquatic Wood Wagtail, plate 234 Canada Jay, plate 444 Kittiwake Gull, plate 474 Black Guillemot, and plate 497 Western Shore Lark.

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 [email protected].

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 149 – Aquatic Wood Wagtail
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Slight text offsetting visible. Foxing. Crease down center of paper.

Plate 234 – Canada Jay
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Slight text offsetting visible. Foxing.

Plate 444 – Kittiwake Gull
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Slight text offsetting visible.

Plate 474 – Black Guillemot
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident.

Plate 497 – Western Shore Lark
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches.