1871 American Ornithology BIRDS Alexander Wilson Animal Science Rare Species 3in1

WILSON, Alexander

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Alexander Wilson often considered the ‘Father of Ornithology,’ was a Scottish-born naturalist and regarded one of the greatest ornithologists to ever live, just behind Audubon.

 

A lover of travel, Wilson voyaged to the Americas where he discovered many species of birds which he described in detail in his work “American Ornithology.” In total, 268 species of birds were described with many never having been described before.

 

This large 1871 edition includes three volumes in one.

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1871 American Ornithology BIRDS Alexander Wilson Animal Science Rare Species 3in1

 

Alexander Wilson often considered the ‘Father of Ornithology,’ was a Scottish-born naturalist and regarded one of the greatest ornithologists to ever live, just behind Audubon.

 

A lover of travel, Wilson voyaged to the Americas where he discovered many species of birds which he described in detail in his work “American Ornithology.” In total, 268 species of birds were described with many never having been described before.

 

This large 1871 edition includes three volumes in one.

 

Item number: #23989

Price: $499

 

WILSON, Alexander

 

American ornithology, or, The natural history of the birds of the United States : illustrated with plates

 

Philadelphia: Porter & Coates, [1871].

 

Details:

  • Collation: Complete with all pages; 3 volumes in 1
    • 1 – cxxxii, xvi, 214
      • 26 plates of engravings
    • 2 – viii, 9-390
    • 3 – [2], vii-viii, 9-426
  • Provenance: Handwritten – Caroline V. Hewton
  • Language: English
  • Binding: Hardcover; tight and secure
    • Cloth
  • Size: ~10.5in X 7.25in (26.5cm x 18.5cm)

 

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23989

Categories

Natural History

Medicine & Science

Authors

WILSON, Alexander

Printing Date

19th Century

Language

English

Binding

Hardcover

Book Condition

Excellent

Collation

Complete