Birds of America Double-elephant folio Editions
Viviparous Quadruped Imperial Folio Editions
Alexander Wilson, the “Father of American Ornithology,” was the first artist-naturalist to attempt to create a comprehensive visual survey of North American birds. Inspired by the abundance and variety of avian life in the New World, Wilson devoted himself to the scientific study and artistic rendering of birds. His 1808-1814 folio American Ornithology contains 76 hand-colored engravings featuring 262 species of birds. In addition to discovering 39 new species, Wilson lay the foundations for the study of North American bird life.
American Ornithology 1st Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 1st Edition, Pl. 10 Mocking Bird; Male and Female Humming Bird; Towhé Bunting
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 1st Edition - 1808 – 1814
American Ornithology 1st Edition – Antique Originals
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 1st Edition - 1808 – 1814
American Ornithology 1st Edition – Antique Originals
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 1st Edition - 1808 – 1814
American Ornithology 1st Edition – Antique Originals
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 1st Edition - 1808 – 1814
American Ornithology 1st Edition – Antique Originals
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 1st Edition - 1808 – 1814
American Ornithology 1st Edition – Antique Originals
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 1st Edition - 1808 – 1814
American Ornithology 1st Edition – Antique Originals
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 1st Edition - 1808 – 1814
American Ornithology 1st Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 1st Edition, Pl. 18 Cow Bunting; Maryland Yellow throat; Blue grey Flycatcher; White-eyed F.
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 1st Edition - 1808 – 1814
American Ornithology 1st Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 1st Edition, Pl. 19 Mottled Owl; Meadow Lark; Black and white Creeper; Pine-creeping Warbler
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 1st Edition - 1808 – 1814
American Ornithology 1st Edition – Antique Originals
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 1st Edition - 1808 – 1814
American Ornithology 1st Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 1st Edition, Pl. 20 Louisiana Tanager; L. Crow; L. Woodpecker
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 1st Edition - 1808 – 1814
American Ornithology 1st Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 1st Edition, Pl. 21 Canada Jay; Snow Bunting; Rusty Grakle; Purple Grakle
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 1st Edition - 1808 – 1814
American Ornithology 1st Edition – Antique Originals
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 1st Edition - 1808 – 1814
American Ornithology 1st Edition – Antique Originals
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 1st Edition - 1808 – 1814
American Ornithology 1st Edition – Antique Originals
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 1st Edition - 1808 – 1814
American Ornithology 1st Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 1st Edition, Pl. 25 Mississippi Kite; Tennessee Warbler; Kentucky W.; Prairie Warbler
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 1st Edition - 1808 – 1814