Audubon - Nuttall's Hare, PL XCIV

Title:   Nuttall's Hare, Plate XCIV
Artist: John J. Audubon, Rev. John Bachman, John Woodhouse Audubon, Victor Audubon

Publication: Quadrupeds of North America

Date:  Philadelphia/New York: John T. Bowen, 1849 - 1854, First Edition Octavo
Print Type: Hand Colored Stone Lithograph

Condition: VG

Size:  6.75” x 10.75”

Code:  a2191
Description: Audubon's antique handcolored lithograph of the Nuttall's Hare (Lepus Nuttalh), shown two males.  With limited information Audubon wrote of this species, " The only information which we have been able to obtain of the habits of this diminutive species is contained in the ..note from Mr. Nuttal which accompanied the specimen.  This littlel Hare we met with west of the Rocky Mountains, inhabiting thickets by the banks of several small streams which flow into the Shoshonee and Columbia rivers."

The antique print is in very good condition with slight age toning to  the paper, which is normal for the age of the print, bound edge is rough.   There is a glue line from the binding across the top of the plate not affecting the image or titles.  Beautiful hand colored stone lithograph with bright true coloring, guaranteed original.

Original print is sold matted with antique colored archival matting and backing.  Included with the antique print is the original text as available.