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.
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
- 1 – cxxxii, xvi, 214
- 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