Audubon Antique Print Quadruped Octavo Tawny Weasel
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In today's economy, antique prints are still appreciating in value and are considered a sound investment. AUDUBON QUADRUPED OCTAVO TAWNY WEASEL InformationThis is a stone lithograph, plate 148, Tawny Weasel, from volume III of The Quadrupeds of North America, by John James Audubon and The Rev. John Bachman. This volume was published New York, 1851 by V.G. Audubon, the son of John Audubon. The background was printed in color while the animal, the landscape, etc. was finished by watercolor paints applied by hand. Upon completion of his great work The Birds of America, Audubon embarked on a western journey in an attempt to render all the four legged creatures of North America. He traveled west through much uncharted territory, chased herds of buffalo, traded with Indians for furs and skins and finally, with the assistance of his long time friend, Reverend John Bachman in writing the text, produced The Quadrupeds of North America. The animals were set in natural surroundings and the landscapes were often the first view of America west of the Mississippi. The result was 155 animals from the common American mouse to the American buffalo. The large, Imperial Folio Edition was published 1845-1848 and was originally sold by subscription. The octavo, or smaller edition, was the creation of Audubon’s sons, Victor Gifford Audubon and John
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