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White-Crowned Pigeon. (Columbia Leucocephala. Male 1. Female 2. Cordia Sibesteno). Pl. 177.

  • ARTIST: John James Audubon

  • MEDIUM: Aquatint and engraving, handcoloring,

    DATE: 1827-1838.

  • EDITION SIZE: Paper size 37 3/4 x 24 3/4"

  • DESCRIPTION: From "The Birds of America." Drawn from nature and published by John J. Audubon. Engraved, printed, and colored by Robert Havell, London.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: Printed on 1833 dated "J. Whatman" paper.

  • CONDITION: Overall in good condition. There is a 3/4" repaired hole in the lower margin, outside of the plate mark. Backed on rice paper. Original hand coloring with some modern re-enhancement.

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