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Audubon Arrives in the United Kingdom
- When
- 1826
- Where
- United Kingdom
Audubon sailed from New Orleans to Liverpool in 1826 with his portfolio, seeking subscribers and engravers for his book.
In 1826, Audubon set sail for the United Kingdom with 250 original illustrations. He reached England in the autumn, looking for financial support from subscribers and the technical abilities of engravers and printers to produce his work.
Sources
- The Birds of America Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
- John James Audubon Wikipedia, revision of 2026-10-02
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