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John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851) hand-colored aquatint engraving, "Yellow-billed Magpie, Stellers Jay, Ultramarine Jay and Clark's Crow," Plate Number CCCLXII, engraved, printed, and hand-colored by Robert Havell (English, 1793 – 1878) from the double-elephant-folio first edition of The Birds of America (London: 1827-1838). All birds depicted upon branches and titled below. Paper watermarked J WHATMAN 1837. Housed in a paint and gilt wood frame. Plate: 25 3/4"H x 21 7/8" W. Sight: 38 1/4" H x 24 3/4" W. Sheet: 38 7/8" H x 25 3/8" W. Framed: 41 1/2" H x 28" W. Provenance: Private Southern collection. CONDITION: Toning and some minor spotting to paper. The sheet is entirely loose and mounted to backing with mylar pockets.