Antique Maps & Prints of Natural History, Botanicals, & More
Lot 1138:
Description
This exceptional originally hand-colored engraving is from Alexander Wilson’s
American Ornithology or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States. This is the second edition published in 1829. This edition is often preferred to the first because of the superior paper quality. The same copper plates were used in publication so the subjects are identical to the first.
Alexander Wilson is known as the “Father of American Ornithology.” Wilson’s work,
American Ornithology, was the first focused on only American birds. Wilson drew most of the birds for the work himself and employed Alexander Lawson and John G. Warnicke for the engraving.
Paper Size: ~ 10 1/4" by 13 3/4"
Paper Type or Special Features: Originally Hand-colored Engraving
Condition report:
The work is good to very good condition overall. There may be a few very light toned spots or fox marks to plates from this work. There may be a few minor fox marks or imperfections to be expected with age. Please review the image carefully for condition and contact us with any questions.
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