The Birds of America - 1st edition
Artist/Illustrator: John James Audubon
Master printer: J.T. Bowen
Creation Year: 1840-1844
Professionally Framed & Matted: 1990s

This unique set of four songbird lithographs includes:
Audubon 1st Ed. Octavo Pl. 66 - Least Pewee Flycatcher
Audubon 1st Ed. Octavo Pl. 67 - Small-headed Flycatcher
Audubon 1st Ed. Octavo Pl. 100 - Macgillivray's Ground - Warbler
Audubon 1st Ed. Octavo Pl. 109 - Carbonated Swamp - Warbler

These are rare and highly collectible First Edition Royal Octavo Edition Prints of "The Birds Of America" by John James Audubon. The 1st edition Octavos are hand colored lithographs printed by the Philadelphia firm of J.T. Bowen between 1840-1844. These prints bear the same legend as the Havell Edition, except that J.T. Bowen is shown as the Lithographer in the lower right corner of each print. Each print also bears the Plate Number in the upper right corner, as well as the subscription number in the upper left corner. It is the only octavo edition in which the prints were prepared under the direct supervision of John James Audubon. These Audubon Stone Lithographs exhibit wonderful color and detail, and are extremely popular and increasingly scarce.

Each one measures:
Outside frame dimensions - 12 1/4 x 16 1/4 x 5/8 inches
Art displayed/opening dimensions - 5 3/4 x 9 1/2 inches


Condition:
Alterations: Original Condition Unaltered
Imperfections: Some Imperfections
Condition Notes: Minor scattered speckles and spots to lithographs. They might have slight fading to the original color consistent with age. Expertly double matted and framed with minimal wear to the corners.

Origin:
United States

Creator:
Styled After: John James Audubon

Materials & Techniques:
Lithograph

Details:
Frame Type: Framed
Art Subjects: Animals, Botanic, Still Life
What type of item is it? Vintage / Antique / Used
Country of Origin: United States

Original Condition Unaltered; Some Imperfections; Minor scattered speckles and spots to lithographs. They might have slight fading to the original color consistent with age. Expertly double matted and framed with minimal wear to the corners.