John James Audubon (American, 1785-1851), "Sora or Rail", Plate CCXXXIII, hand-colored engraving with aquatint, from The Birds of America, Havell edition, "J. Whatman 1836" watermark visible, sheet 35 1/2 in. x 37 7/8 in., framed. Provenance: Estate of Reuel Lacy "Sonny" and June Ann Anderson, Baton Rouge, LA.

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