Title: The Caracara Eagle, Plate 4
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: 10.75" x 6.75”
Description: This antique print of the family Falcon, Caracara Eagle 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 is a small discoloration just above the plate number not affecting the print. Beautiful hand colored stone lithograph with bright true coloring, guaranteed original.
Audubon wrote of the Caracara Eagle, "The most remarkable difference with respect to habits, between these birds and the American Vultures, is the power which they possess of carrying their prey in their talons."
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.
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