Title: Californian Vulture(adult male), Plate 1 Artist: John J. Audubon Publication: Birds of America Date: Philadelphia: John T. Bowen, 1839-44. First Edition Royal Octavo Print Type: Hand Colored Stone Lithograph Condition: VG Size: 6.75” x 10.75”
Description: This antique print of the Californian Vulture is a first edition royal octavo taken directly from installment or Fascicle #1 with original unbound edge. The antique plate is in good condition with age toning to the paper, which is normal for the age of the print. There are few wrinkles in the top of the paper, not affecting the print. Beautiful hand colored stone lithograph with bright true coloring, guaranteed original.
Audubon wrote of the Californian Turkey Vulture, "It inhabits the valleys and plains of the western slope of the continent, and has not been observed to the eastward of the Rocky Mountains."
Print is sold matted with antique colored archival matting and backing. Included with the antique print is the original text as available, a copy of Audubon's Preface and the Subscribers list from the related installment.
RedHouseCollection watermark is on the digital image only, not on the actual antique print.
; "Audubon - California Turkey Vulture, plate1 SOLD")