Title: The Golden Eagle (male), Plate 12
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”
Code: a 1511
Description: This antique print of the Golden Eagle is an Audubon first edition royal octavo taken directly from installment or Fascicle #3 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 in the lower right corner of the paper not affecting the print. Beautiful hand colored stone lithograph with bright true coloring, guaranteed original.
Of the Golden Eagle Audubon writes, "The nest of this noble species is always placed on an inaccessible shelf of some rugged precipice, - never, that I am aware of, on a tree."
Antique Eagle 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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