Audubon, John James (1785-1851) Summer Red Bird [and] Cerulean Warbler

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Audubon, John James (1785-1851) Summer Red Bird [and] Cerulean Warbler, [from] Birds of America. London: R: Havell, 1826-1838.
Two hand-colored engravings, plate numbers 44 and 48, both cut down from a larger sheet, framed, plate mark visible, strong color, each mounted on board, in failing frames, 14 x 21 1/4 in.
Estimate $800-1,200

Both plates are mounted, plate marks are visible (not watermarks),slight water stain at the foot of the red bird, some marginal chipping on that print as well, both have been removed from their frames.


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