Morris Birds
  • Morris British Birds Plate 2 Egyptian Vulture

    Morris British Birds Plate 2 Egyptian Vulture

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 2 Egyptian Vulture

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 58 Nutcracker

    Morris British Birds Plate 58 Nutcracker

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    Morris British Birds Plate 58 Nutcracker

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 91 Shore Lark

    Morris British Birds Plate 91 Shore Lark

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 91 Shore Lark

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 95 Crested Lark

    Morris British Birds Plate 95 Crested Lark

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 95 Crested Lark

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    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 98 Bunting

    Morris British Birds Plate 98 Bunting

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 98 Bunting

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 99 Black-headed Bunting

    Morris British Birds Plate 99 Black-headed Bunting

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 99 Black-headed Bunting

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    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 154 Garden Warbler

    Morris British Birds Plate 154 Garden Warbler

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 154 Garden Warbler

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 172 Capercaillie

    Morris British Birds Plate 172 Capercaillie

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 172 Capercaillie

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 185 Pratincole

    Morris British Birds Plate 185 Pratincole

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 185 Pratincole

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    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 208 American Bittern

    Morris British Birds Plate 208 American Bittern

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 208 American Bittern

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 238 Buff-breasted Sandpiper

    Morris British Birds Plate 238 Buff-breasted Sandpiper

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 238 Buff-breasted Sandpiper

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 249 Little Crake

    Morris British Birds Plate 249 Little Crake

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 249 Little Crake

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 250 Bailon's Crake

    Morris British Birds Plate 250 Bailon’s Crake

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 250 Bailon’s Crake

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 252 Moor-Hen

    Morris British Birds Plate 252 Moor-Hen

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 252 Moor-Hen

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 255 Red-necked Phalarope

    Morris British Birds Plate 255 Red-necked Phalarope

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 255 Red-necked Phalarope

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 262 Red-breasted Goose

    Morris British Birds Plate 262 Red-breasted Goose

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 262 Red-breasted Goose

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 264 Spur-winged Goose

    Morris British Birds Plate 264 Spur-winged Goose

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 264 Spur-winged Goose

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 270 Ruddy Shieldrake

    Morris British Birds Plate 270 Ruddy Shieldrake

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 270 Ruddy Shieldrake

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 272 Shoveler

    Morris British Birds Plate 272 Shoveler

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 272 Shoveler

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 281 Steller's Western Duck

    Morris British Birds Plate 281 Steller’s Western Duck

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 281 Steller’s Western Duck

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 282 King Duck

    Morris British Birds Plate 282 King Duck

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 282 King Duck

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 283 Velvet Scoter

    Morris British Birds Plate 283 Velvet Scoter

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 283 Velvet Scoter

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 285 Surf Scoter

    Morris British Birds Plate 285 Surf Scoter

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 285 Surf Scoter

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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  • Morris British Birds Plate 286 Red-crested Whistling Duck

    Morris British Birds Plate 286 Red-crested Whistling Duck

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 286 Red-crested Whistling Duck

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created 1863-1867 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.

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Morris Birds

William Morris, an English ornithologist, authored the renowned ornithological work “Morris British Birds,” first published in the late 19th century. Celebrated for its detailed and artistic portrayal of British bird species, the book’s first edition appeared in 1862 and it underwent several editions and reprints in the following years. This comprehensive work offers an in-depth overview of Britain’s bird species, featuring detailed illustrations and descriptions.

The book is well-known for its high-quality illustrations, which were often executed by renowned artists of the time. These illustrations are valued for their accuracy and artistic quality, depicting birds in a naturalistic style. The illustrations are typically hand-colored lithographs or engravings.

The illustrations’ artistic quality stands out prominently. They receive frequent praise for their meticulous detail and lifelike depiction of birds. These illustrations vividly capture both the physical characteristics of the birds and their natural posture and behavior.

The book influenced both contemporary and later works on British birds. It contributed to the popularization of ornithology and birdwatching in Britain and remains a reference point for historical ornithological studies.