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 150 American Pipit or Titlark, plate 262 Hairy Woodpecker, plate 309 Great Red-breasted Rail or Fresh Water Marsh Hen, plate 381 Snow Goose, and plate 452 Richardson Jager.

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 150 – American Pipit or Titlark
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Slight text offsetting visible.

Plate 262 – Hairy Woodpecker
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident.

Plate 309 – Great Red-breasted Rail or Fresh Water Marsh Hen
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Tissue guard still attached.

Plate 381 – Snow Goose
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident.

Plate 452 – Richardson Jager
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Slight text offsetting visible. Foxing.