This is a set of six original prints from the first Royal Octavo edition of John James Audubon’s Birds of America, including plate 206 Black-headed Song Grosbeak, plate 207 Evening Grosbeak, plate 389 American Widgeon, plate 465 Great Auk, plate 472 Large-billed Guillemot, and plate 475 Slender-billed Guillemot.
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.
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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 206 – Black-headed Song Grosbeak
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident.
Plate 207 – Evening Grosbeak
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Slight text offsetting visible. Foxing.
Plate 389 – American Widgeon
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Slight text offsetting visible. Foxing. Cockling along right edge of paper.
Plate 465 – Great Auk
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Plate number is halfway cut off.
Plate 472 – Large-billed Guillemot
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident.
Plate 475 – Slender-billed Guillemot
Original first edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident.
