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This hand colored lithograph of the Fork Tailed Gull, Male, is an original, first edition, Audubon lithograph from Birds of America, the Royal Octavo Edition, Volume I, 1840. This edition was completed under the direct supervision of Audubon with the hand coloring and lithography under the supervision of J.T. Bowen.
The success of Audubon’s large folio work on birds published 1826-1838, resulted in the publication of a smaller and more affordable work and included more birds. About one-eighth the size of the original engravings, the smaller or octavo size bird prints had the same quality and accuracy of the larger work. The right hand corner had the plate number and as these prints were sold by subscription, the subscription number was on the upper left side.
Size and Condition
This beautifully engraved and hand colored lithograph, Fork Tailed Gull, Male, Plate 441, is in good condition and is on fine wove paper. There is some light creasing and evidence of the original bookbinding is on the bottom edge. The paper size is approximately 6 ½” x 10” and a copy of the title page is included. As a bonus, the original text is included
About the Print Dealer
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
#2234
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The success of Audubon’s large folio work on birds published 1826-1838, resulted in the publication of a smaller and more affordable work and included more birds. About one-eighth the size of the original engravings, the smaller or octavo size bird prints had the same quality and accuracy of the larger work. The right hand corner had the plate number and as these prints were sold by subscription, the subscription number was on the upper left side.
Size and Condition
This beautifully engraved and hand colored lithograph, Fork Tailed Gull, Male, Plate 441, is in good condition and is on fine wove paper. There is some light creasing and evidence of the original bookbinding is on the bottom edge. The paper size is approximately 6 ½” x 10” and a copy of the title page is included. As a bonus, the original text is included
About the Print Dealer
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
#2234
WE SHIP EVERYWHERE. If you don't see your shipping location mentioned, please send us a message and we will send you the appropriate fees.
Antique 1840 First 1st Edition Audubon Bird Print Octovo Forked Tailed Gull
Overview
- Vintage item from the 1800s
- Materials: engraving, print, paper, ink
- Feedback: 23 reviews
- Only ships to United States from Dallas, Texas.
$107.50 USD
- Listed on Apr 30, 2014
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