Alexander Wilson
Scottish-American (1766-1813)
American Ornithology
Alexander Wilson is considered the father of American ornithology. Born on Scotland, he came to the US and produced one of the earliest accounts of ornithology. His nine volumes appeared between 1808-1814 were 76 plates were hand colored. Plates in good condition with little or no foxing are sought after by collectors everywhere.
Artist: Alexander Wilson
Size: 15 ½" x 11 ¾"
Date: 1829
Condition: Very Good
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White Falcon, Magpie, Crow
$450Whip-Poor-Will AKA Nightjar
$400Turkey Buzzard, Black Vulture and Raven
$250Rice Bunting, Marsh Wren
$250Red Winged Starling, Black-poll Warbler
$400Pinnated Grouse
$500Pigeon Hawk, Red-cocaded Woodpecker
$350Long-eared Owl, Marsh Hawk, Swallow-tailed Hawk
$400Great Crested Flycatcher, Tyrant Flycatcher
$300Gadwal Duck, Eider Duck
$450Fish Hawk, Fish Crow, Ring Plver, Least Crow
$300Cow bunting, Blue Grey Flycatcher
$300Chimney Swallow, Purple Martin
$300Carolina Cuckoo, Black-billed Cuckoo
$350Brown Thrush, Cat Bird, Bay-breasted Warbler
$350Barn Swallow, Bank Swallow
$350American Redstart, Indigo Bird
$500American Crossbill, White Crowned Bunting
$450A Slate colored Hawk and Ground Doves
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