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This beautiful hand colored original engraving, Broad Winged Hawk, Chuck wills Widow, Cape May Warbler and Female Black Warbler is from the octavo edition of Alexander Wilson’s AMERICAN ORNITHOLOGY, or The Natural History of The Birds of The United States. Published London, 1832, it was produced by Charles Bonaparte, Napoleon’s younger brother after Wilson’s death. The engravings were done by W.H. Lizars, a prolific engraver and an energetic presence on the Great Britain publishing scene.
Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) was known as the “Father of American Ornithology” who studied and drew America’s bird and was credited for adding at least 39 bird species to those previously known in the U.S. While born in Scotland, he settled in the Philadelphia area in 1794 and became an American citizen in 1804. The first volume of American Ornithology, folio edition, was published in 1808 and was completed one year after his death.
This engraving shows as the very dominant bird, the Broad Winged Hawk perched on a branch on the left side of the engraving with the Chuck will’s widow bird on the bottom and the two small warblers on the upper right.
SIZE AND CONDITION
The condition of this engraving is good with normal age toning and a few light spots. Evidence of the original book binding is on the left side. The colors are still very vivid and beautiful. The approximate size is 5 1/8” x 8 ¼” and a copy of a sample title page is included.
ABOUT THE DEALER
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
RETURNS
If there is an error in the description, please return your purchase within 7 business days to receive a full refund.
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Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) was known as the “Father of American Ornithology” who studied and drew America’s bird and was credited for adding at least 39 bird species to those previously known in the U.S. While born in Scotland, he settled in the Philadelphia area in 1794 and became an American citizen in 1804. The first volume of American Ornithology, folio edition, was published in 1808 and was completed one year after his death.
This engraving shows as the very dominant bird, the Broad Winged Hawk perched on a branch on the left side of the engraving with the Chuck will’s widow bird on the bottom and the two small warblers on the upper right.
SIZE AND CONDITION
The condition of this engraving is good with normal age toning and a few light spots. Evidence of the original book binding is on the left side. The colors are still very vivid and beautiful. The approximate size is 5 1/8” x 8 ¼” and a copy of a sample title page is included.
ABOUT THE DEALER
This item is from the inventory of a second generation antique print dealer who literally grew up in the business. The parents of this dealer bought and sold rare prints, manuscripts and antique books for over 50 years. This highly knowledgeable dealer has continued the family tradition by buying and selling fine quality prints, maps and books and now for the first time is offering items from an extensive inventory. All items offered for sale are original!
RETURNS
If there is an error in the description, please return your purchase within 7 business days to receive a full refund.
WE SHIP EVERYWHERE. If you don't see your shipping location mentioned, please send us a message and we will send you the appropriate fees.
Alexander Wilson H/C Antique Bird Print Hawk Warblers
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- Vintage item from the 1800s
- Materials: print, paper, ink
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- Only ships to United States from Dallas, Texas.
- Listed on May 1, 2014
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