Sale 5041
London, South Kensington
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11 January 2011
Price realised
GBP 1,062
Estimate
TWELVE HAND COLOURED ENGRAVINGS OF BIRDS EARLY 19TH CENTURY, AFTER EDWARD DONOVAN (1768-1837) In modern gilt wood frames 11½ x 8¾ in. (29 x 22 cm.) overall (12)
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