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Loggerhead Shrike. Pl. 57

  • ARTIST: John James Audubon

  • MEDIUM: Handcolored aquatint engraving,

    DATE: 1827-38.

  • EDITION SIZE: Paper size 39 1/8 x 26 1/8" (99.4 x 96.5 cm).

  • DESCRIPTION: Drawn from nature and published by John James Audubon. From the first printed edition of John James Audubon's "Birds of America." Engraved, printed and coloured by Robert Havell, London.

  • ADDITIONAL INFO: Printed in J. Whatman Turkey Mill 1828 watermarked paper.

  • CONDITION: Good condition save for a 3" tear in the left, just entering the plate mark. Professionally repaired. Original hand coloring.

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