American Ornithology; or the Natural History of the Birds of the United States
by WILSON, Alexander and Charles Lucian BONAPARTE.

Format: Hardcover
Status: Out of print
Code: AHWilson1871
Condition: Used, Good

Product Details
A very good three volume set of Wilson's text. All edge gilt, half leather over marbled boards. Covers rubbed, starting at inner hinge of Volume I. American Ornithology or the Natural History of the Birds of the United States. Philadelphia: Porter & Coates, [1871]. With a Sketch of the Life of Wilson, by George Ord. Three text volumes: Volume I, 214 pp.; Volume II, 390 pp.; Volume III, 426 pp. Lacking the two plate volumes. Includes ‘A Classification of the Genera and Species of American Birds’ by Spencer Baird. Wilson’s text, based on careful observation, is both descriptive and charming.
Publisher: Philadelphia: Porter & Coates, [1871]
Year of Publication: 1871
Weight: 12 lb