Title: American Ornithology - Plate 16 - American Sparrow Hawk... Author: Wilson, A[lexander] Place: [Philadelphia] Publisher: [Bradford and Inskeep] Date: [1808-14] Description: Color engraving by Alexander Lawson 14¾x11½. Alexander Wilson is called the father of American ornithology. Here we have plate 16 from Wilson's seminal work, which illustrates six birds: American Sparrow Hawk, Field Sparrow, Tree Sp[arrow], Song Sp[arrow], Chipping Sp[arrow], and the Snow Bird. Whitman Bennett (American 19th Century Color Plate Books), speaking of the First Edition, describes Wilson's work as "the first truly great American ornithology and also the first truly outstanding American color plate book of any type..." Reese 3. Lot Amendments Condition: Three small pieces of tape on verso to a mat; small spots of soiling; very good. Item number: 204103
Title: American Ornithology - Plate 16 - American Sparrow Hawk... Author: Wilson, A[lexander] Place: [Philadelphia] Publisher: [Bradford and Inskeep] Date: [1808-14] Description: Color engraving by Alexander Lawson 14¾x11½. Alexander Wilson is called the father of American ornithology. Here we have plate 16 from Wilson's seminal work, which illustrates six birds: American Sparrow Hawk, Field Sparrow, Tree Sp[arrow], Song Sp[arrow], Chipping Sp[arrow], and the Snow Bird. Whitman Bennett (American 19th Century Color Plate Books), speaking of the First Edition, describes Wilson's work as "the first truly great American ornithology and also the first truly outstanding American color plate book of any type..." Reese 3. Lot Amendments Condition: Three small pieces of tape on verso to a mat; small spots of soiling; very good. Item number: 204103
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