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Early 19th Century Original Alexander Wilson Print of American Ornithology

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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 Right: Engraved by A. Lauson Artist: Alexander Wilson Engraver: A. Lauson Publication: American Ornithology; Or, The Natural History of the Birds of The United States: Illustrated with Plates Engraved and Colored from Original Drawings taken from Nature, by Alexander Wilson. Vol. I. Philadelphia: Published by Bradford and Inskeep. Printed by Robert Carr. 1808. Volume: 1 Publisher: Bradford and Inskeep Place of Publication: Philadelphia Printer: Robert Carr Date: 1808 Plate: 5 Page: Between pages 64-65 Paper Dimensions: 17 ⅛” x 13 ½” Medium: Steel engraving Language: English Coloured: Coloured Condition: The print is in great condition with some minor wear around the edges, particularly on the right side and the bottom of the print where there are a few small tears into the print, as well as some minor foxing across the print, and some rippling or a gentle fold in the paper, on the right side, as can be seen.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 17.13 in (43.52 cm)Width: 13.5 in (34.29 cm)Depth: 0.13 in (3.31 mm)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Paper,Engraved
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1808
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. The print is in great condition with some minor wear around the edges, particularly on the right side and the bottom of the print where there are a few small tears into the print, as well as some minor foxing across the print, and some rippling or a.
  • Seller Location:
    Montréal, CA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: B7-W-21stDibs: LU9562237583682
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