Studer Bird Prints 1878
The Birds of America: Drawn & Coloured from Life

While our images are electronically watermarked, the antique prints themselves are not.

Rail, Song Sparrow (no text) STB4 $45
Each print measures approximately 11 inches by 14 3/4 inches.

We are delighted to offer these brilliantly colored chromolithographs from the 1878 Columbus Ohio edition of The Birds of America: Drawn & Coloured from Life by Jacob H. Studer & Co. The drawings were by Theodore Jasper, a German American illustrator and physician by profession, who pursued a life long interest in ornithology.

Originally published in 40 parts over a span of five years, this first edition was published in two volumes, illustrating some 700 species with superb chromolithographs. The work quickly achieved public acclaim and is published in facsimile right up to the present. It was one of the first books available for bird identification at a price that more could afford than the works of such artist as Audubon & Gould. The folio contains many beautiful illustrations "drawn and colored from life" by Thomas Jasper showing the different species and varieties of North American birds, with their habitat and characteristics.

The birds are artistically arranged on the page in their natural habitat in a universally appealing manner, with romantic & luminous backgrounds reminiscent of the great artists of the day, such as Moran. The quality of the chromolithographs is very fine, printed with a biscuit background on a fine paper & measuring about 11 inches by 14 3/4 inches. The condition of each print is excellent, with the colors very bright and little foxing. These are genuine antique prints from the first Studer edition, not later prints and are about 125 years old. There is no text, but a copy of the title page will be provided.

References include: Nissen 473, Wood 306 and 585. Zimmer 333. Anker p. 80: Sitwell Fine Bird Books p. 145

We accept credit cards, PayPal, checks, and money orders. Washington state residents pay Washington state sales tax. Shipping for this item is $9.95. Items can be combined to save on postage. Our environment is smoke free. We pack professionally using only new materials. All items are beautifully wrapped and suitable for sending directly as gifts. You may return any item within 7 days if not satisfied. To order, you may call us at 1-888-PANTEEK or email panteek@aol.com

  


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