Audubon

New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. The First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Near Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. White-fronted Goose plate depicts two birds in a grassy setting. Standing male on left, and sitting female, with wing held in the air, showing underside of plumage.The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Near Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Fine original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10 inches, 165 x 254 mm). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. This is Audubon's first representation of this bird. It was not included in the Double Elphant Folio Edition of Audubon's The Birds of America. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Very Good condition with bright original hand-coloring. Slight offset on plate. Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Near Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. The Second Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The SECOND Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. The First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Blue-grey Flycatcher (Male & Female) on Black Walnut, Juglans nigra. A Fine original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. The First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. The First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Very Good Condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Near Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Near Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring. Slight offset in plate. Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Fine original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10 inches, 165 x 254 mm). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Near Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1856. Second Royal Octavo Good, with triangle toning to right side of plate Original hand-colored lithograph from The Second Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. The First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. The First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Short-legged Pewit Flycatcher on Hobble Bush (Viburnum lantanoides). Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. The First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. The First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Near Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring. Faint offset on plate. Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Near Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Fine original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10 inches, 165 x 254 mm). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Near Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1856. Second Royal Octavo Near Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring. Small stain near letterpress. Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. The First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. The First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Rocky Mountain Flycatcher (Swamp Oak. Quercus Aquatica) A Fine original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. The First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Very Good condition with bright original hand-coloring. Minor stains to edge of image. Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. The First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Near Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Near Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring. Slight offset in plate. Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Near Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Fine original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10 inches, 165 x 254 mm). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. This is Audubon's first representation of this bird. It was not included in the Double Elphant Folio Edition of Audubon's The Birds of America. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Near Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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Philadelphia: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Near Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. The First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. The First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring. Wood Pewee Flycatcher with Swamp Honeysuckle. Azalea Viscosa. A Fine original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. The First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

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New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. The First Royal Octavo Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Near Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)

New York: Audubon, J.J. , 1840-44. First Royal Octavo Near Fine condition with bright original hand-coloring Original hand-colored lithograph from The First Royal Octavo Edition of John James Audubon's The Birds of America (6.5 x 10.25 inches). Includes text and the Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books Certificate of Authenticity. The Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America represents John James Audubon's (1770-1851) desire to create a democratic work based his magnum opus, The Double Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. Satisfied with his research, as well as the portrayals, of all of America's birds, Audubon now chose to offer a miniature version of The Birds of America. In addition, as a revolutionary entrepreneur, Audubon wanted to create another revenue stream for his family. As is the case with many prolific, independent artists, Audubon continued to improve on what was already viewed by most as perfection. During the mid 19th Century, there were no photomechanical means of reproduction, so each composition was redrawn by hand, with the aid of the Camera Lucida. For the Royal Octavo Edition of The Birds of America, Audubon and his assistants translated the 435 compositions of the Double Elephant Folio into 500 renewed images. Each bird was presented as single species. Groups of unrelated birds were separated and divided according to species, and presented on a new botanical perch or within a renewed landscape. The Royal Octavo birds were not portrayed life-sized, as in the Double Elephant Folio Edition, however, each bird was sized to scale on the octavo (6.5 x 10.25 inch) page. With this slight alteration, Audubon created a perfected composition, and offered vignetted view into the natural world, as it did exist. For this Royal Octavo Edition, Audubon enlisted America's premier lithographers, JT Bowen and Co. in Philadelphia and Endicott in New York to produce the work. Every one of the compositions was drawn on a limestone tablet, inked, printed and then hand-colored with watercolor. In this format Audubon presented the undocumented birds discovered during his Western explorations but not included in the Elephant Folio Edition of The Birds of America. As with the Folio edition, the work was sold by subscription, issued in 100 packets of 5 hand-colored lithographs and accompanying text, which was primarily the Ornithological Biography issued with the Folio edition, with slight alterations. The pagination was organized to be bound in 7 volumes. The successful Royal Octavo Edition was produced in 8 editions. The last edition issued in 1870 by George Lockwood in New York. (Wood 208. Nissen. Ron Tyler: Audubon's Great National Work ) more information

Offered by Lowry-James Rare Prints & Books, ABAA (United States)