Audubon - Harlan's Buzzard, Plate8

Title:   Harlan's Buzzard,  (Male & Female) Plate 8

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: a1507
Description: This antique print  of Harlan's Buzzard is a first edition royal octavo taken directly from installment or Fascicle #2 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.    Beautiful hand colored stone lithograph with bright true coloring, guaranteed original.

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Of the Harlan  Buzzard Audubon writes, "This species, although considerably smaller than the red-tailed hawk, to which it is allied, is superior to it in flight and daring.  Its flight is rapid, greatly protracted, and so powerful as to enable it to seize its prey with apparent ease, or effect its escape from its stronger antagonist, the red-tail,..."

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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