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Lot #276
John Burroughs

“I do not know what your bird is unless it be the Great Blue Heron”

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“I do not know what your bird is unless it be the Great Blue Heron”

ALS, one page, 4.5 x 5.25, no date. Letter to an amateur ornithologist. In full: “I do not know what your bird is unless it be the Great Blue Heron, which stands three feet high. If not this it may be one of the smaller herons.” In fine condition, with the top of the letter (likely including the opening of the letter) trimmed off. RR Auction COA.

Auction Info

  • Auction Title: Rare Manuscript, Document & Autograph
  • Dates: #408 - Ended May 15, 2013