Audubon Least Water-Rail 1840 Birds of America First Edition

  

Print Style: Original Hand-colored Lithograph. Paper Size: 6 1/4" by 10 1/2". General Condition: 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.

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.

The lithography and hand-coloring was completed by J. 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.

Birds of America is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in America and is highly collectible. Guarantee: This print is an original antique print and not a modern reproduction.

I guarantee this print to be authentic. Due to its age, some imperfections can be expected.

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