(New York, 1785-1851)

Towhe Bunting, Plate XXIX from The Birds of America, London, 1827-1838, Havell edition, hand colored engraving with etching and aquatint on wove paper with "J. Whatman/1834" watermark, 37-1/2 x 25-1/2 in.; 18th century style black painted frame, 47 x 34-7/8 x 1-1/2 in.

Provenance: Private Collection

hinged in at top, binding edge present, light toning and small points of foxing, some faint creases at top,3/8 in. teat at right edge ; frame with abrasions, conservation framing