John James Audubon Info
Print Identification and Authentication
There were five different original Audubon publications between 1826-1871. Most of these publications had only one edition, but one had four editions, and another up to eight editions.
Audubon Octavo Print “States” Versus “Editions”, Plus Valuations, Collecting, and the Marketplace.
Reproduced by permission of the author - Ron Flynn Audubon Octavo Print “States” Versus “Editions”, Plus Valuations, Collecting, and the Marketplace.by Ron Flynn There seems to be some confusion about the differences between “States” and “Editions” of antique Audubon prints. In putting together this article, I have edited and compiled certain posts from the Yahoo Audubonprints email discussion Group covering these topics. I have supplemented this information, and expanded this article to include information that pertains to valuations, collecting, and the marketplace, as they affect print "state" and "editions". EDITIONS –The American Historical Print Collectors Society (AHPCS) definition of “edition”...
Brief Introduction to Audubon and Original Editions
From 1826-1838 these aquatint copper plate engraved sheets, measuring about 26" x 39", and beautifully hand colored, were issued in 87 parts of 5 prints each. The complete set totaled 435 prints.
Do You Really Own A 1st Edition Octavo Quad Print?
COAs are fine as assurance that your print is an original Audubon. They are especially nice to have when you give a print as a gift. However, in the case of the octavo quads they are no guarantee of edition.