first edition
1840 · Philadelphia
by Audubon, John James
Philadelphia: J.B. Chevalier, 1840. First Royal Octavo Edition. Near fine. John James Audubon. [26 x 16.5 cm]; sewing holes visible with minor foxing; this print also contains a few of the original text pages. John James Audubon is known for his studies and depictions of birds and other animals in nature. This plate is from his The Birds of America octavo edition. Drawn from nature by John James Audubon, lithographed printed and colored by J. T. Bowen. (Inventory #: 56235)