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Lot 1237

John James Audubon

Estimate: $2,000 - $3,000

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(New York, 1785-1851)Blue-Headed Pigeon, Pl. CLXXII, 1836, fromÿThe Birds of America, London, 1827-1838, Havell edition, hand-colored engraving with aquatint and etching on wove paper with "J. Whatman 1836" watermark, plate 20-7/8 x 26 in., page 25-3/8 x 37-1/2 in., Provenance: Private Collection, Gibson Island, Maryland

Condition

strong fresh color, very slight toning and foxing, hinged in, binding edge present at top; frame with abrasions
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