AUDUBON, John James (1785-1851). Mississippi Kite (Plate CXVII). Falco plumbeus. Engraving with etching, aquatint and hand-coloring by Robert Havell (1793-1878), on J. Whatman paper dated 1831.
Sale 1184 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, including Americana
May 11, 2023
10:00AM CT
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AUDUBON, John James (1785-1851)
Mississippi Kite (Plate CXVII)
Falco plumbeus
Mississippi Kite (Plate CXVII)
Falco plumbeus
Engraving with etching, aquatint and hand-coloring by Robert Havell (1793-1878), on J. Whatman paper dated 1831, 1004 x 674 mm, ½-in. hole upper margin, short marginal tear repaired, matted and framed. Low p.74.
Property From a Private Collection Fort Collins, Colorado
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