Title: Harris's Buzzard (female), Plate 5
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 Harris's Buzzard 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. Beautiful hand colored stone lithograph with bright true coloring, guaranteed original.
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Of the Harris Buzzard Audubon writes, "The species now before you belongs to the group of what may be called indolent or heavy-flying Hawks... I have much pleasure in naming it after my friend Edward harris, Esq., ..."
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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