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Wilson, Alexander (1766-1813) Plates from American Ornithology and Bonaparte's Supplement. Including the following two hand-colored engravings: Plate 54 from American Ornithology depicting the broad-winged hawk, Chuck-will's-widow, Cape May warbler, and female black cap warbler; and Plate 17 from Bonaparte, depicting the white crowned pigeon and Zenaida dove; in matching mats and frames, marketed by Goodspeed's in the 1980s, each 20 x 14 1/2 in. overall. (2) Estimate $100-150 Items may have wear and tear, imperfections, or the effects of aging. Any condition statement given, as a courtesy to a client, is only an opinion and should not be treated as a statement of fact. Skinner shall have no responsibility for any error or omission.


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2019-04-18

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