Audubon - 12 Bird Lithographs

Audubon - 12 Bird Lithographs
Included in this lot:

Sharp-tailed Grouse. 298
Canada Grouse. 294
Dusky Grouse. 295
Cock-of the Plains. 297
White-tailed Ptarmigan. 302
American Ptarmigan. 300
Rock Ptarmigan. 301
Willow Ptarmigan. 299
Common American Partridge. 289
Californian Partridge. 290
Plumed Partridge. 291
Welcome Partridge. 292


Description of the work:

This hand-colored lithograph comes from John James Audubon's first octavo edition of Birds of America published from 1840 to 1844. The work was completed under the direct supervision of J. J. Audubon. The lithography and hand-coloring was completed by J. T. Bowen.

Prints from Birds of America are amongst the most sought after and collectible of hand-colored American prints. The first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring.

John James Audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early American naturalists. Birds of America is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in America and is highly collectible.


Paper Size: ~ 6 1/2" by 10"

The work is in fair to very good condition overall. Some of the plates exhibit light text offset, toning, or scattered fox marks which is common to Audubon's works. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
~ 6 1/2" by 10"