Skip to main content
Want more images or videos?
Request additional images or videos from the seller
1 of 6

19th Century Alexander Wilson Print of Sparrows & Shrike of American Ornithology

About the Item

1. Swamp Sparrow. 2. White-throated Sp. 3. Savannah Sp. 4. Fox-coloured Sp. 5. Loggerhead Shrike. Subscript: Lower Left: Drawn from Nature by A. Wilson.; Lower Center: 15.; Lower Right: Engraved by W. H. Lizars. Artist: Alexander Wilson Engraver: W. H. Lizars Publication: American Ornithology; Or, The Natural History of the Birds of The United States. By Alexander Wilson with a Continuation by Charles Lucian Bonaparte Prince of Musignano. Volume: 4 Publisher: Whittaker, Treacher & Arnot (London); Stirling & Kenney, Edinburgh Place of Publication: London or Edinburgh Printer: Andrew Shortreed, Thistle Lane Date: 1832 Plate: 15 Paper Dimensions: 8 ⅝” x 5 ⅝” Medium: Steel engraving Language: English Coloured: Coloured Condition: The print is in great condition with some minor wear, including some minor foxing across the print and some wear around the edges of the print, particularly on the right side of the print, as can be seen.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.63 in (21.93 cm)Width: 5.63 in (14.31 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1832
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The print is in great condition with some minor wear, including some minor foxing across the print and some wear around the edges of the print, particularly on the right side of the print, as can be seen.
  • Seller Location:
    Montréal, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B7-W-31stDibs: LU9562237583562
More From This SellerView All
  • Early 19th Century Original Alexander Wilson Print of American Ornithology
    Located in Montréal, CA
    1. Great American Shrike, or Butcher Bird. 2. Pine Grosbeak. 3. Ruby-crowned Wren. 4. Shore Lark. Subscript: Lower Left: Drawn from Nature by A. Wilson.; Lower Center: 5.; Lower Rig...
    Category

    Antique Early 19th Century British Prints

    Materials

    Paper

  • 19th Century Alexander Wilson American Ornithology Print of Grosbeak, Warblers
    Located in Montréal, CA
    1. American Siskin. 2. Rose breasted Grosbeak. 3. Green black throated Warbler. 4. Yellow rump W. 5. Cerulean W. 6. Solitary Flycatcher. Subscript: Lower Left: Drawn from Nature by...
    Category

    Antique Mid-19th Century British Prints

    Materials

    Paper

  • 19th Century Print by Alexander Wilson of American Ornithology - Woodpeckers
    Located in Montréal, CA
    Matted Print of: 1. Red headed Woodpecker. 2. Yellow bellied W. 3 Hairy W. 4. Downy W. Subscript: Lower Left: Drawn from Nature by A. Wilson.; Lower Center: 9.; Lower Right: Engrav...
    Category

    Antique Mid-19th Century British Prints

    Materials

    Paper

  • 19th Century Alexander Wilson Print Woodpeckers & Warblers American Ornithology
    Located in Montréal, CA
    1. Red cocaded Woodpecker. 2. Brown headed Nuthatch. 3. Pigeon Hawk. 4. Blue-winged Yellow Warbler. 5. Golden-winged W. 6. Blue-eyed Yellow W. 7. Black-breasted Blue W. Subscript: L...
    Category

    Antique Mid-19th Century British Prints

    Materials

    Paper

  • Early 19th Century Print of Orioles by Alexander Wilson of American Ornithology
    Located in Montréal, CA
    Oriolus Spurius, Orchard Oriole. 1. Female. 2. and 3. Males of the second and third years. 4. Male in complete plumage. a. Egg of the Orchard Oriole. b. Egg of the Baltimore Oriole. ...
    Category

    Antique Early 19th Century British Prints

    Materials

    Paper

  • 19th Century Antique Print of Sackett’s Harbour on Lake Ontario, Steel Engraving
    Located in Montréal, CA
    Sacketts Harbour on Lake Ontario. Subscript: Lower Left: Juvenal. Pl. 519.; Lower Center: Pub. 31 Oct. 1818 by J. Gold, 103 Shoe Lane; Lower Right: Baily, sc. Publication: Nava...
    Category

    Antique Late 19th Century British Prints

    Materials

    Paper

You May Also Like
  • Pair of 19th Century Ornithological Color Prints
    Located in West Palm Beach, FL
    A lovely pair of 19th century ornithological color prints of European birds, within an elegant wood frame. The science of ornithology has a long history and studies on birds have hel...
    Category

    Antique 19th Century Unknown Prints

    Materials

    Wood

  • An 1807 Large Hand-Finished Ornithological Study of a Northern Shrike
    Located in Langweer, NL
    This exquisite antique bird print, titled "La Collurie boréale", is a sought-after collectible for aficionados of avian illustration and historical ornithological works. Depicting th...
    Category

    Antique Early 19th Century Prints

    Materials

    Paper

  • Pair of 19th Century French Prints
    Located in Tarrytown, NY
    Pair of 19th century prints.
    Category

    Antique 1880s Prints

  • Original Antique Print of Shrike, 1847 'Unframed'
    Located in St Annes, Lancashire
    Great image of shrike Unframed. It gives you the option of perhaps making a set up using your own choice of frames. Lithograph after Cpt. brown with original hand color. Published...
    Category

    Antique 1840s English Folk Art Prints

    Materials

    Paper

  • Set of Four 19th Century Equestrian Prints
    Located in New York, NY
    Set of four 19th century equestrian prints.
    Category

    Antique 1850s Prints

  • Pair of 19th Century Neoclassic Framed Prints
    Located in Palm Springs, CA
    Pair of 19th century neoclassic steel engraving prints. Professionally matted and framed.
    Category

    Antique 19th Century Prints

    Materials

    Wood, Paper

Recently Viewed

View All