Audubon Collecting Guide
Read about the various Audubon print editions!
Pulled from the original copper plates used for his 1st edition, Wilson’s 2nd edition of American Ornithology was posthumously published between 1818 – 1829. This issue is richly colored with fine pigments and printed on soft, dense paper, causing it to rival the appeal of Wilson’s 1st edition.
American Ornithology 2nd Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 2nd Edition, Bonaparte’s Supplement Pl 1, Fork Tailed Flycatcher
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 2nd Edition - 1818 - 1829
American Ornithology 2nd Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 2nd Edition, Bonaparte’s Supplement Pl 11, White-tailed Hawk
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 2nd Edition - 1818 - 1829
American Ornithology 2nd Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 2nd Edition, Bonaparte’s Supplement Pl 12, Blue Hawk or Hen Harrier
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 2nd Edition - 1818 - 1829
American Ornithology 2nd Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 2nd Edition, Bonaparte’s Supplement Pl 13, Stellar Jay
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 2nd Edition - 1818 - 1829
American Ornithology 2nd Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 2nd Edition, Bonaparte’s Supplement Pl 15, Evening Grosbeak
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 2nd Edition - 1818 - 1829
American Ornithology 2nd Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 2nd Edition, Bonaparte’s Supplement Pl 17, White-crowned Pigeon
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 2nd Edition - 1818 - 1829
American Ornithology 2nd Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 2nd Edition, Bonaparte’s Supplement Pl 18, Dusky Grouse
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 2nd Edition - 1818 - 1829
American Ornithology 2nd Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 2nd Edition, Bonaparte’s Supplement Pl 19, Sharp-tailed Grouse
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 2nd Edition - 1818 - 1829
American Ornithology 2nd Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 2nd Edition, Bonaparte’s Supplement Pl 2, Swallow-tailed Flycatcher
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 2nd Edition - 1818 - 1829
American Ornithology 2nd Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 2nd Edition, Bonaparte’s Supplement Pl 20, Spotted Grouse
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 2nd Edition - 1818 - 1829
American Ornithology 2nd Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 2nd Edition, Bonaparte’s Supplement Pl 21, Cock of the Plains
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 2nd Edition - 1818 - 1829
American Ornithology 2nd Edition – Antique Originals
Wilson 2nd Edition, Bonaparte’s Supplement Pl 24, Piping Plover
Original Hand-colored engraving from American Ornithology 2nd Edition - 1818 - 1829