Autograph Manuscript, 2 pp recto and verso, folio, n.p., n.d. [but watermarked 1829] being the description of the Crested Titmouse, plate 39 from Birds of America, — AUDUBON, JOHN JAMES. 1785-1851.

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Sale: Bonhams — Fine Books and Manuscripts, New York · 12 June 2018
Record ID: TB-2026-952592
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John James Audubon, Autograph Manuscript, 2 pp recto and verso, folio, n.p., n.d. [but watermarked 1829] being the description of the Crested Titmouse, plate 39 from Birds of America,. Bonhams, 12 Jun 2018, lot 66. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-952592.

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John James Audubon, Autograph Manuscript, 2 pp recto and verso, folio, n.p., n.d. [but watermarked 1829] being the description of the Crested Titmouse, plate 39 from Birds of America,. Bonhams, 12 Jun 2018, lot 66. bought in (did not sell). TheBasis.Art, TB-2026-952592.

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