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Audubon - Common, or Purple Crow-Blackbird. 221
John James Audubon

Lot 65910: Audubon - Common, or Purple Crow-Blackbird. 221

Est: $800 USD - $1,200 USDSold:
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare BooksFranklin, TN, USSeptember 14, 2024

Item Overview

Description

This hand-colored lithograph comes from John James Audubon's first octavo edition of Birds of America published from 1840 to 1844. The work was completed under the direct supervision of J. J. Audubon. The lithography and hand-coloring was completed by J. T. Bowen.

Prints from Birds of America are amongst the most sought after and collectible of hand-colored American prints. The first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring.

John James Audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early American naturalists. Birds of America is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in America and is highly collectible.

Dimensions

~ 6 1/2" by 10"

Artist or Maker

John James Audubon

Medium

Originally Hand-colored Lithograph

Date

1840-1844

Condition Report

The work is in fair to very good condition overall. Some of the plates exhibit light text offset, toning, or scattered fox marks which is common to Audubon's works. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.

Literature

Birds of America

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Auction Details

Antique Prints, Maps, & Books of Natural History, Botanicals, & More

by
Trillium Antique Prints & Rare Books
September 14, 2024, 10:00 AM CST

115 Hampsted Lane, Franklin, TN, 37069, US

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Shipping is handled within 1 business days of completed payment. If you have specific shipping requests or address changes, please contact us before completing payment so we are aware and can adjust the invoice if necessary. Shipping is billed directly after the sale. We typically ship via USPS and FedEx domestic and with USPS, FedEx Connect, or DHL international. We calculate based on the total package weight and destination. All shipments are insured, though to provide this some services may be required when shipping outside of the United States. We're glad to provide quotes and options of services.

The buyer is responsible for paying the customs fees, duties, import taxes, and any related charges. Customs can cause delays in arrival of your shipment, which the seller has no control over. Please consider these charges and delays when making your purchase. If you need specific wording for customs, please also contact before payment as each country has different rules and we will try to accommodate when possible.
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