Description

This is a set of five original prints from a later Royal Octavo edition of John James Audubon’s Birds of America, including plate 68 American Redstart, plate 137 American Dipper, plate 265 Audubon’s Woodpecker, plate 389 American Widgeon, 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 [email protected].

Notes

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 68 – American Redstart
Original second edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Tear in lower right corner of page.

Plate 137 – American Dipper
Original second edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident.

Plate 265 – Audubon’s Woodpecker
Original second edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Slight text offsetting visible. Discoloration. Foxing.

Plate 389 – American Widgeon
Original second edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident.

Plate 475 – Slender-billed Guillemot
Original second edition measuring 6 1/2 x 9 1/2 inches. Binding holes still evident. Slight text offsetting visible. Discoloration. Foxing.