Japan: Abbeville Press, 1985. Elephant folio bird print. Color offset lithograph. Page measures 39.5" x 26.5". Beautiful print of three orioles from second facsimile edition. This edition, which was published from the original plates 135 years after their creation, recreates the entire set of 435 images in their original double elephant folio format. Published in conjunction with the Audubon Society, the edition commemorates the two hundredth birthday of John James Audubon. Paper bears the authenticating watermark. Audubon (1785-1851) was an..... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen. Octavo quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 6 5/8 x 10 3/8 inches. From J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America". Slight scattered foxing and toning. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist known for his extensive field work studying birds and then painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Published by his sons between 1849 and 1854..... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen, 1845. Folio quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 21" x 26.5". From First Imperial Folio edition of J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America". Minor overall wear and some chipping and tears to edges. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist who did extensive field work studying birds before painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Audubon was..... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen, 1844. Folio quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 20.75" x 27". From First Imperial Folio edition of J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America". Minor overall wear and chipping to edges. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist who did extensive field work studying birds before painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Audubon was assisted by many..... More

Philadelphia: J.T. Bowen. Octavo quadruped print. Lithograph with original hand coloring. Page measures 10" x 6.5". From J.J. Audubon's "Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America", published 1849-54. Minor foxing. John James Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist, painter and ornithologist known for his extensive field work studying birds and then painting them. By the late 1830's, he was planning a new book on the viviparous quadrupeds of North America. Audubon was assisted by many family members in this enterprise including his..... More

Japan: Abbeville Press, 1985. Elephant folio bird print. Color offset lithograph. Page measures 26.5" x 39.5". Beautiful print of a turkey from second facsimile edition. This edition, which was published from the original plates 135 years after their creation, recreates the entire set of 435 images in their original double elephant folio format. Published in conjunction with the Audubon Society, the edition commemorates the two hundredth birthday of John James Audubon. Paper bears the authenticating watermark. Audubon (1785-1851) was an..... More

Amsterdam: 1971. Elephant folio bird print. Color offset lithograph. Page measures 39.5" x 26.5". Beautiful print of warblers from first facsimile edition. This edition, which was published from the original plates 135 years after their creation, recreates the entire set of 435 images in their original double elephant folio format. The model for these images was an original set of Havell engravings, provided by Teyler's Museum in Haarlem, Holland. Paper bears the authenticating watermark. Audubon (1785-1851) was an American naturalist..... More

New York: Carey Print Lith. Poster mounted on linen. Page measures 40" x 28 1/4" This vibrant World War I poster depicts American soldiers flying the flags of seven service organizations at a military parade. A large blue star appears over the flags, and below the image reads "United Behind the Service Star". The seven organizations are participants in the United War Work Campaign, or UWWC, a coalition charged with raising $170,000,000 to help demobilize the army and maintain morale..... More

Robert Gair Company, 1918. Poster. Original lithograph. Unmounted. 30 x 20 inches. American Expeditionary Force promoted the war effort through their publication called "The Stars and Stripes", and through posters like this. Repairs to lower right margin. Straight from the trenches. Originated and produced for the Liberty Loan Committee entirely by members of the American Expeditionary Force." More

Paris: BALMAIN, Pierre. Ink on xerograph. Fabric swatches attached with staples. Sheets measure 12.25" x 8.5" each. These original croquis from the designer Pierre Balmain were made from a xerograph of an original drawing. On one plate, the design shows an elegant mid-length dress with a bow tie detail at the collar and a belted waist. Swatches of the appropriate fabric, cream chiffon and cream twill, are stapled to the sheet. The accompanying plate shows the same dress, worn under..... More

Paris: BALMAIN, Pierre. Ink, watercolor and gouache on xerograph. Fabric swatches attached with staples. Sheet measures 12.25" x 8.5". This original croquis from the designer Pierre Balmain was made from a xerograph of an original drawing circa 1960. Text in French describes, "Pea flower pleated dress in white shantung lined with black surah with white dots. Jacket in the same fabric also lined with black surah with white dots". Swatches of the appropriate fabrics, are stapled to the sheet. These..... More

London: C. F. Kells, 1877. Color Lithograph. Image measures 10" x 14 1/4" Repairs to presentation sheet, otherwise in good condition. This remarkable scenic view depicts Mount Alford in the Ashburton District, Canterbury, New Zealand. Barraud's use of color and shadows emphasizes the majesty of New Zealand landscapes. In this print, it seems to be nearing sunset, with the mountains bathed in purple light. Charles D. Barraud (1822-1897) was a chemist, pharmacist, and artist. After establishing his pharmaceutical business and..... More

London: C. F. Kells, 1877. Color Lithograph. Image measures 10" x 14 1/4". Presentation sheet measures 17 x 22 1/4 inches, repairs to borders not affecting the image. This remarkable scenic view depicts Mount Taranaki, or Mount Egmont, with three travelers and two dogs in the foreground. Barraud's use of color and shadows emphasizes the majesty of New Zealand landscapes. In this print, it seems to be nearing sunset, with the mountains surrounding Taranaki bathed in purple light. Charles D...... More