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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
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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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