American ornithology : or The natural history of the birds of the United States : illustrated with plates, engraved and coloured from original drawings taken from nature
Alexander Wilson (Author)
"The second full edition of Wilson's work, with plates in their most desirable form. This is the most important work on American ornithology before Audubon."--William Reece Company
Print Book, English, 1828
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Collins ; Harrison Hall, New York, Philadelphia, 1828
Pictorial works
3 volumes ; 28 cm + atlas (76 leaves of plates : all color illustrations ; 39 cm)
3589490
"In three vols."
Originally published in 9 volumes, 1808-1814. This, the second full edition, was rearranged with additional notes by Wilson's friend and colleague George Ord
Volumes 1-2 published in 1828, volume 3 and atlas in 1829