Lot 322
AUDUBON, John James. Ruby-throated Humming Bird (Plate 47), Trochilus colubris. Engraving with etching, aquatint and hand-coloring by Robert Havell (1793-1878), circa 1828, on J. Whatman Turkey Mill paper dated 1828, 959 x 646 mm sheet.
Sale 1022 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, Including Americana
May 4, 2022
9:00AM CT
Live / Chicago
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AUDUBON, John James (1785-1851)
Ruby-throated Humming Bird (Plate 47)
Trochilus colubris
Engraving with etching, aquatint and hand-coloring by Robert Havell (1793-1878), circa 1828, on J. Whatman Turkey Mill paper dated 1828, 959 x 646 mm sheet, some slight rippling to sheet edge, a few small spots or tiny rustholes. Low p.51 (Variant 1).
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