After JOHN JAMES AUDUBON Mallard Duck, Plate CCXXI engraving with aquatint and hand-coloring, on wove paper, trimmed within the image, extensive tears, laid down on wove paper, other minor defects; and AUDUBON, John James Autograph letter signed ("John J. Audubon") to Mrs. Motley, Dedham, Massachusetts, 24 August 1840. 1 page, oblong, 124 x 195mm. (4.7/8 x 7.5/8in.) . Marginal tears and repairs, browned, slight stains not affecting text. Letter of thanks for hospitality: "My dear Mrs Motley, I feel truly happy in finding myself under your hospitible roof, in the company of your husband, Mother and surrounded by your beautiful and most interesting Children. - May the God that granted us all the favour of admiring his wondrous productions, help you and yours for ever; and may you be pleased to consider me always Your Sincerely humble Servant John J. Audubon. Dedham Aug 24 1840" (2)
After JOHN JAMES AUDUBON Mallard Duck, Plate CCXXI engraving with aquatint and hand-coloring, on wove paper, trimmed within the image, extensive tears, laid down on wove paper, other minor defects; and AUDUBON, John James Autograph letter signed ("John J. Audubon") to Mrs. Motley, Dedham, Massachusetts, 24 August 1840. 1 page, oblong, 124 x 195mm. (4.7/8 x 7.5/8in.) . Marginal tears and repairs, browned, slight stains not affecting text. Letter of thanks for hospitality: "My dear Mrs Motley, I feel truly happy in finding myself under your hospitible roof, in the company of your husband, Mother and surrounded by your beautiful and most interesting Children. - May the God that granted us all the favour of admiring his wondrous productions, help you and yours for ever; and may you be pleased to consider me always Your Sincerely humble Servant John J. Audubon. Dedham Aug 24 1840" (2)
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