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 122 Parkman’s Wren, plate 190 Morton’s Finch, plate 239 Solitary Vireo or Greenlet, plate 329 Pectoral Sandpiper, and plate 459 Leach’s Petrel Forked-tailed 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 [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 122 – Parkman’s Wren
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Cockling around center of paper. Discoloration.

Plate 190 – Morton’s Finch
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Accompanied by original text (pages 151-152).

Plate 239 – Solitary Vireo or Greenlet
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Slight text offsetting visible. Accompanied by original text (page 144).

Plate 329 – Pectoral Sandpiper
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Accompanied by original text (pages 259-260).

Plate 459 – Leach’s Petrel Forked-tailed Petrel
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident.