AUDUBON, John James (1785-1851). Sharp-shinned Hawk (Plate CCCLXXIV). Accipter striatus. Engraving with etching, aquatint and hand-coloring by Robert Havell (1793-1878), circa 1837, on J. Whatman Turkey Mill paper dated 1837.
Sale 1184 - Fine Printed Books & Manuscripts, including Americana
May 11, 2023
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AUDUBON, John James (1785-1851)
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Plate CCCLXXIV)
Accipter striatus
Sharp-shinned Hawk (Plate CCCLXXIV)
Accipter striatus
Engraving with etching, aquatint and hand-coloring by Robert Havell (1793-1878), circa 1837, on J. Whatman Turkey Mill paper dated 1837, 1008 x 684 mm, some light marginal toning from old matting, a few tiny marginal chips and short tears, a few very pale spots, matted and framed. Low p.160.
Property From a Private Collection Fort Collins, Colorado
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