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A collection of thirty colour bird prints titled The Audubon Folio: 30 Great Bird Paintings, with accompanying text by George Dock Jr. This lot comprises a large format paper portfolio containing loose colour plates and a companion softcover booklet. The illustrations are reproductions of works by John James Audubon, presented as full-page colour prints on heavy paper stock. Visible text on the portfolio cover reads THE AUDUBON FOLIO, 30 GREAT BIRD PAINTINGS, and TEXT BY GEORGE DOCK JR. Individual plates are captioned with common and scientific names, including Mallard Duck ANAS BOSCHAS, Belted Kingfisher ALCEDO ALCYON, Trumpeter Swan CYGNUS BUCCINATOR, Louisiana Heron ARDEA LUDOVICIANA, and Wild Turkey MELEAGRIS GALLOPAVO. The companion booklet features a matching cover design and provides detailed descriptions of the included avian subjects.
Condition report:
The collection exhibits signs of age-related wear including noticeable toning and foxing to the margins of the white paper plates throughout the set (photos 2-24). Minor corner creasing and light edge wear are visible on several individual plates (photo 3 and 10). The outer paper portfolio folder shows significant rubbing and bumping to the edges and corners (photo 1). The portfolio is currently protected by a heavily wrinkled clear plastic sleeve (photo 1). No major tears or losses to the printed images were observed.
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