![Audubon Aquatint, Snowy Owl, Plate 121: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Snowy Owl, Plate 121. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 39 1/8" x 26 1/2" sheet, 49 1/2” x 37" framed. Comparable:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336536_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
European Engraving
![Audubon Aquatint, Snowy Owl, Plate 121: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Snowy Owl, Plate 121. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 39 1/8" x 26 1/2" sheet, 49 1/2” x 37" framed. Comparable:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336536_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![After James Pollard (British, 1792-1867) Aquatint Engraving Assortment: After James Pollard (British, 1792-1867) Aquatint Engraving Assortment (7) total items including (4) aquatints after James Pollard including an 1819 'Stage Coach & Opposition Coach in Sight', an 1826](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179331910_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
![Audubon Aquatint, Long-billed Curlew, Plate 231: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Long-billed Curlew, Plate 231. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 25 1/2” x 38” sheet, 37” x 49 1/2&rdq](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336541_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![John Sartain, Men of Progress, Engraving, c. 1868: Description: John Sartain, Men of Progress, Engraving, c. 1868, depicting 19 of the great inventors of the 19th century including Samuel F.B. Morse, Isaac Singer, Eli Whitney, Jordan Mott, John E](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332501/179394642_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717710159)
![Audubon Aquatint, Purple Martin, Plate 22: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Purple Martin, Plate 22. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 38 1/2" x 25 5/8" sheet. Comparables: Arader Galleries, 2019](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336528_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Audubon Aquatint, Ivory-billed Woodpecker, Plate 66: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Ivory-billed Woodpecker, Plate 66. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 37 1/2" x 26 1/8" sheet, 49 1/2” x 37" framed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336535_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Jeffery's Map of the St. Laurence River Canada: JEFFERYS, Thomas (c. 1719-1771). An exact chart of the River St. Laurence, from Fort Frontenac to the Island of Anticosi... Engraved map with original hand color in outline. London: Sayer & Bennett, 1](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336654_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717781318)
![Audubon Aquatint, Louisiana Hawk, Plate 392: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Louisiana Hawk, Plate 392. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 25 1/8” x 37 3/4” sheet. Property of a Louisian](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336531_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Audubon Aquatint, The Bird of Washington, or Great American Sea Eagle, Plate 11: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). The Bird of Washington, or Great American Sea Eagle, Plate 11. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 39" x 25 7/8" sheet. Co](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336532_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Audubon Aquatint, Glossy Ibis, Plate 387: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Glossy Ibis, Plate 387. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 25 5/8" x 38 1/4" sheet, 37 1/4" x 49 3/4" framed. Comparables](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336547_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Audubon Aquatint, Night Heron, Plate 236: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Night Heron, Plate 236. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 27" x 36 3/8" sheet, 32" x 45 1/2" framed. Comparables: Christ](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336542_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![EARLY MAP-Michel Turgot Plan Of Paris Map On Arches Paper Plan DE Paris 1739: MAP-Michel Etienne Turgot Plan Of Paris Map On Arches Paper Plan DE Paris. 35.5" X 25" Unframed. Provenance: Private Central Florida Estate. Please copy and paste the URL link below to revie](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/331432/179831236_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718248257)
![Audubon Aquatint, Booby Gannet, Plate 207: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Booby Gannet, Plate 207. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 38" x 25 1/4" sheet, 45" x 32" framed. Comparables: Arader Ga](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336538_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Audubon Aquatint, Song Sparrow, Plate 25: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Song Sparrow, Plate 25. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 39" x 26 1/2" sheet. Comparables: Christie's, 2022 - $3,528; G](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336519_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Audubon Aquatint, Barred Owl, Plate 46: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Barred Owl, Plate 46. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 39” x 26 3/8” sheet. Comparables: Arader Galleries,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336534_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Audubon Aquatint, Green Heron, Plate 333: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Green Heron, Plate 333. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 24 7/8" x 36 7/8" sheet, 32 1/2" x 45 1/4" framed. Comparables](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336545_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![John Martin (1789-1854 English)"The Destruction of Pharaoh's Host" c.1833: Artist: John Martin (1789-1854 English) Subject: Moses destroying Pharaoh's troops Medium: Mezzotint Date: 1833 Size: Image: 7.25" x 10.75" Paper: 9.25" x 13.5"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6120/212793/178430777_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717687474)
![18th C ROMAN BUST ENGRAVING: Antique Roman Bust Engraving. Sheet Size: 19 X 14 inches approx. Engraving is Unframed. Shipping in the U.S via USPS Priority Mail $18](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6312/332015/179315925_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717611158)
![Berthe Hoola van Nooten Flores Jambosae Domesticae Botanical print: Berthe Hoola van Nooten Flores Jambosa Domestica , Brussels: C. Muquardt, [circa 1863-1885]. Chromolithograph, by P.Depannemaeker. Total Frame Size: 26 x 32 Inches Approx. Shipping in the U.S via USPS](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6312/332015/179463312_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717773026)
![19th C. Colored Engraving, "Description de l'Egypte": Louis Bouquet (French, 1765-1814) after Jacques Barraband (French, 1767-1809). Four Birds. Hand-colored etching on paper, 1809-1829. Signed "Barraband delt. Bouquet Sct" in lower right of plate. Title](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333176/180277938_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718642688)
![Audubon Aquatint, Fox-Colored Sparrow, Plate 108: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Fox-Colored Sparrow, Plate 108. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 25 1/2" x 38 5/8" sheet. Comparables: Guernsey's, 2012](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336529_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Audubon Aquatint, Swamp Sparrow, Plate 64: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Swamp Sparrow, Plate 64. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 39 1/2" x 26 3/4" sheet. Comparables: Christie's, 6/25/2004 -](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336520_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Audubon Aquatint, Mississippi Kite, Plate 117: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Mississippi Kite, Plate 117. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 39 3/4" x 26 3/4" sheet. Comparables: Arader Galleries, 2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336527_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
![Audubon Aquatint, Golden winged Woodpecker, Plate 37: AUDUBON, John James (1785 - 1851). Golden winged Woodpecker, Plate 37. Aquatint engraving with original hand color. London: Robert Havell, 1827-1838. 25 3/4" x 38" sheet. State Bird of Alabama. During](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1968/330639/178336533_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716827770)
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