Audubon, John James (1785-1851) Ruffed Grous[e]. Plate 41.

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Audubon, John James (1785-1851) Ruffed Grous[e]. Plate 41. [from] Birds of America. London: R. Havell, 1826-1838.
Hand-aquatinted copper-plate engraving, with the J. Whatman, Turkey Mill 1828 watermark, framed, colors faded, with loss of greens, pinks, and warm oranges, some small black specks, mild hand-coloring oxidation visible on verso, 38 1/2 x 25 1/2 in.


Estimate $1,500-2,500


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