This is a set of five original prints from the first Royal Octavo edition of John James Audubon’s Birds of America, including plate 129 Chestnut-backed Titmouse, plate 158 Lark Bunting, plate 239 Solitary Vireo or Greenlet, plate 331 Buff-breasted Sandpiper, and plate 455 Fulmar Petrel.
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 129 – Chestnut-backed Titmouse
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Slight text offsetting visible. Foxing. Cockling along edges of paper.
Plate 158 – Lark Bunting
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Cockling along left edge of paper. Accompanied by original text (pages 63-64).
Plate 239 – Solitary Vireo or Greenlet
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Foxing. Accompanied by original text (page 144).
Plate 331 – Buff-breasted Sandpiper
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Foxing.
Plate 455 – Fulmar Petrel
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Small area of discoloration near the top center of paper.
