This is a set of five original prints from the first Royal Octavo edition of John James Audubon’s Birds of America, including plate 114 Black-and-white Creeping Warbler, plate 144 Celood Thrush, plate 212 Common Cow-bird, plate 328 Red-breasted Sandpiper, and plate 447 White-winged Silvery Gull.
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 114 – Black-and-white Creeping Warbler
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Significant cockling across paper. Discoloration. Accompanied by original text (pages 105-107).
Plate 144 – Celood Thrush
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Discoloration.
Plate 212 – Common Cow-bird
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Foxing.
Plate 328 – Red-breasted Sandpiper
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Some cockling across paper. Slight text offsetting visible.
Plate 447 – White-winged Silvery Gull
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident.
