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 63 Pewee Flycatcher, 164 Field Bunting, plate 185 Stanley Goldfinch, plate 349 Hudsonian Godwit, and plate 470 Black-throated Guillemot.

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 63 – Pewee Flycatcher
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Crease along bottom right corner. Accompanied by original text (pages 223-230).

Plate 164 – Field Bunting
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Cockling across paper. Discoloration along right edge of paper. Accompanied by original text (pages 77-80).

Plate 185 – Stanley Goldfinch
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Foxing. Binding holes still evident. Accompanied by original text (pages 137-138).

Plate 349 – Hudsonian Godwit
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Small area of discoloration on upper left edge. Tissue guard still attached.

Plate 470 – Black-throated Guillemot
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Accompanied by original text (pages 263-264).