1861 · Philadelphia
by Audubon, John James
Philadelphia: J.B. Chevalier, 1861. Later printing. fine. John James Audubon. [26.5 x 17 cm]; sewing holes visible with minor foxing; ex-libris stamp on recto. 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. Later printings can be determined with handcolored birds and printed backgrounds. (Inventory #: 56243)