Nov 30, 2006 - Sale 2095

Sale 2095 - Lot 16A

Unsold
Estimate: $ 6,000 - $ 8,000
SENDING DRAWINGS OF WATER BIRDS AUDUBON, JOHN JAMES. Autograph Letter Signed, "John J. Audubon," to his son Victor G. Audubon, sending him a bill of lading for "a tin case containing 28 Drawings -- 25 of Water Birds & 3 Land Birds," informing him that he has insured the case for $4000 and that he expects to arrive in England in July. 1 page, 4to sheet with the integral address leaf addressed to his son care of Robert Havell; framed. Charleston, 7 January 1834

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framed with: Autograph Letter Signed by Victor G. Audubon, to the Secretary of the Philosophical Society, sending him receipts for the purchase of part numbers 28 to 32 of The Birds of America. 1 page, single 4to sheet. London, 10 April 1833. and with: A Clipped Signature of Lucy Audubon.