Title: Common Buzzard (female), Plate 6
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: Fair
Size: 6.75” x 10.75”
Description: This antique print of the Common Buzzard is a first edition royal octavo taken directly from installment or Fascicle #2 with original unbound edge. The antique plate is in Fair condition with age toning to the paper, which is normal for the age of the print. There are two 3" size brown spots shadowed through from the back on the center of this plate. The bottom mark is centered on the title, the upper mark is just above the Buzzard's wing. Otherwise beautiful hand colored stone lithograph with bright true coloring, guaranteed original.
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Of the Common Buzzard Audubon writes that the specimen is drawn from a bird "shot by Mr. Townsend on a rock near the Columbia river, on whic it had its nest. Unfortunately, owever, he has not supplied me with any account of this species,...
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Print is sold matted with antique colored archival matting and backing. Included with the antique print is the original text (which also has the brown marks) as available, a copy of Audubon's Preface and the Subscribers list from the related installment.
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