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John James Audubon
Common or Arctic Puffin

1839-44

$825
£612.52
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About the Item

Original stone lithograph with hand-coloring from "Birds of North America." First Octavo Edition, by John James Audubon. Plate 383. Philadelphia, J.T. Bowen, ca. 1839-44.
  • Creator:
    John James Audubon (1785-1851, American, French)
  • Creation Year:
    1839-44
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 7 in (17.78 cm)Width: 10.5 in (26.67 cm)
  • Medium:
  • Period:
  • Condition:
    Paper is lightly toned, with faint foxing.
  • Gallery Location:
    New York, NY
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 1772041stDibs: LU438313754352

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