Alexander Wilson Bird Engraving

Hand-colored engraving of “1. Common Coot, 2. Purple Gallinule, 3. Gray Phalarope, 4. Red Phalarope, 5. Wilson’s Plover.” Drawn from nature by Alexander Wilson and engraved by J. G. Warnicke for Wilson’s American Ornithology, published in  Philadelphia, 1808-1814.  Excellent condition. Plate measures 12 7/8  x 9 7/8 inches.   Wilson is considered to be the father of American ornithology and is work the first illustrated ornithology printed in America.

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