Audubon - Common Osprey Fish Hawk, Plate 15

Title:   The Fish Hawk, or Osprey (male), Plate 15

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 Common Osprey or Fish Hawk is a first edition royal octavo taken directly from installment or Fascicle #3 with original unbound edge.   The antique plate is in good condition with mild offsetting and age toning to  the paper, which is normal for the age of the print.   Beautiful hand colored stone lithograph with bright true coloring, guaranteed original.

Of the Common Osprey Audubon writes, "The Fish Hawk may be said to be of a mild disposition.  Not only do these birds live in perfect harmony together, but they even allow other birds of very different character to approach so near to them as to build their nests..."

Audubon Antique Print is sold matted with antique colored archival matting and backing.  Included with the antique bird 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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