The business, known from 1818 to 1825 as Havell and Son, and which later in 1824 moved to 79 Newman Street, was well established when John James Audubon approached him in 1827 to engrave a portfolio of 240 drawings he had brought with him from America.
The business was well established. The business was known from 1818 to 1825 as Havell and Son, and which later in 1824 moved to 79 Newman Street. John James Audubon approached him in 1827. This was to engrave a portfolio of 240 drawings he had brought with him from America.