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Ten Miniature Quail, James Joseph Ahearn (1904-1963)

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Ten Miniature Quail, James Joseph Ahearn (1904-1963)

Item Details

Description

James Joseph Ahearn (1904-1963)
Stamford, CT, c. 1950
3 1/4 in. wingspan

A very fine, large covey of this upland game bird.
As found.

Provenance: William K. du Pont Collection

Condition

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