Dozens of art lovers and history buffs were treated on Oct. 12 to a rare and comprehensive collection of framed and unframed John James Audubon First Edition Royal Octavo Prints installed at Tropical Audubon Society’s landmark 1932 Doc Thomas House headquarters.
The exceptional Octavos will grace the red cypress-paneled walls of the historically significant frame vernacular cottage, located at 5530 Sunset Dr., through Dec. 12.
Opening night attendees spoke with the collection’s owner, William Scott, about his lifelong labor of love, and thumbed through a trove of First Edition Octavo Prints showcased in archival albums. Libations were offered at the donation Bird Bar.
John James Audubon devotees still can take home their own piece of Audubon history by making a purchase by appointment.
Thirty percent of proceeds from sales will directly benefit Tropical Audubon Society and help support its conservation mission.
Tropical Audubon Society’s mission is to conserve and restore natural South Florida ecosystems, focusing on birds, other wildlife and their habitats through advocacy and education for the benefit of biological diversity and humanity itself. Tropical Audubon Society facilitates its mission via conservation, education, historic preservation and recreation.
To make an appointment contact events@tropicalaudubon.org.
