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Ornithologist and artist (1785-1851) whose monumental pictorial studies of the birds and quadrupeds of North America take a place among the most distinguished accomplishments in the history of zoology and natural history illustration ALS, one page, 8 x 10, January 7, 1834. Handwritten letter to his son, Victor Audubon, in part: "Inclosed is bill of lading for a fine case containing 28 Drawings—25 of water birds & 3 land birds. In my letter by the Brig. Fortitude, I tell you of my intention to go to England so as to arrive there about the 4th day of July &c, and you may expect us all about that time God willing—I have insured the Drawings for Four thousand Dollars." Affixed at the bottom is a clipped signature of his wife, "Lucy Audubon." Addressed on the integral leaf in John J. Audubon's hand. In very good to fine condition, with scattered areas of paper loss, none of which affect any of Audubon's handwriting. Accompanied by an ALS by Victor Audubon, one page, 8 x 10, April 11, 1833, to the Secretary of the Cambridge Philosophical Society, enclosing a receipt.
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