This is a set of five original prints from the first Royal Octavo edition of John James Audubon’s Birds of America, including plate 155 Snow Lark Bunting, plate 162 Yellow-winged Bunting, plate 322 Townsend’s Surf Bird, plate 348 Great Marbled Godwit, and plate 449 Glaucus Gull Burgomaster.
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 155 – Snow Lark Bunting
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Accompanied by original text (pages 55-56).
Plate 162 – Yellow-winged Bunting
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident.
Plate 322 – Townsend’s Surf Bird
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Slight cockling across paper. Some discoloration. Accompanied by original text (pages 228-230).
Plate 348 – Great Marbled Godwit
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Slight text offsetting visible. Accompanied by original text (pages 331-334).
Plate 449 – Glaucus Gull Burgomaster
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident.
