{"product_id":"antique-first-edition-audubon-octavo-lithograph-black-or-surf-duck-in-birds-eye-maple-frame","title":"Antique First Edition Audubon Octavo Lithograph – Black or Surf Duck in Bird's-Eye Maple Frame","description":"\u003cp\u003eAn original first edition hand-colored lithograph of the Black or Surf Duck (Plate 402) from John James Audubon's Birds of America, published between 1840 and 1844.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDrawn from nature by Audubon and printed from lithographic stone by J.T. Bowen of Philadelphia, Bowen's hand-colored lithographs are considered among the finest examples of American lithography of the 19th century.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAudubon's octavo edition was produced as a smaller-format companion to the original double-elephant folio edition of Birds of America. The original folio measured approximately 39½ × 26½ inches, while the octavo sheets measured about 6¾ × 10⅜ inches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Black or Surf Duck is a classic waterfowl composition from Audubon's octavo series.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProfessionally framed by retired Denver gallery owner Tam O'Neill using archival acid-free materials, including matting, UV-protective acrylic glazing, and a richly figured bird's-eye maple frame. The original accompanying text page is mounted on the reverse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eExcellent antique condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions: \u003c\/strong\u003e19 1\/4\" wide × 18 1\/4\" tall\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e__\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShipping note:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e I will always refund any shipping overage if the actual cost is less than the estimated amount. If you purchase multiple items, I’m happy to combine shipping. Please reach out with any questions.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ça Marche Shop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52547216638084,"sku":null,"price":515.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0932\/7027\/8276\/files\/IMG_8947.jpg?v=1784696466","url":"https:\/\/camarcheshop.com\/products\/antique-first-edition-audubon-octavo-lithograph-black-or-surf-duck-in-birds-eye-maple-frame","provider":"Ça Marche Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}