John James Audubon Birds of America (1826-38) Plate # 385 Two Swallows
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Plate #385 Two Swallows (Bank Swallow and Violet-Green Swallow) from
the 1826-38 Original Havell Edition of J.J. Audubon's Birds of
America. Hand-colored copper-plate engraving with etching and
aquatint. This print is a FULL SHEET measuring about
25-1/2" X 38." The plate mark (image matrix) measures about
19" X 15-3/4". Sheet has J. WHATMAN TURKEY MILL watermark
dated 1837. Very good original hand-coloring. There is a 1/2"
repaired tear at the lower left center margin edge. There is a tiny
pinhole at the center left margin edge. There is a 1/4" paper loss
from the upper left corner, otherwise this print is in EXCELLENT
condition. $2750.00 plus $50.00 for packing materials and FLAT fully insured UPS
shipping to the US. I accept personal checks (held for clearance) or PayPal
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