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 72 Cuckoo

    Morris British Birds Plate 72 Cuckoo

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    Morris British Birds Plate 72 Cuckoo

    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 85 Yellow Wagtail

    Morris British Birds Plate 85 Yellow Wagtail

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    Morris British Birds Plate 85 Yellow Wagtail

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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 87 Meadow Pipit

    Morris British Birds Plate 87 Meadow Pipit

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 87 Meadow Pipit

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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 91 Shore Lark

    Morris British Birds Plate 91 Shore Lark

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 91 Shore 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 94 Sky Lark

    Morris British Birds Plate 94 Sky Lark

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 94 Sky 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

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    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

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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 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 126 Fieldfare

    Morris British Birds Plate 126 Fieldfare

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 126 Fieldfare

    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 130 Gold-vented Thrush

    Morris British Birds Plate 130 Gold-vented Thrush

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 130 Gold-vented Thrush

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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 135 Alpine Accentor

    Morris British Birds Plate 135 Alpine Accentor

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 135 Alpine Accentor

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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 136 Dunnock

    Morris British Birds Plate 136 Dunnock

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 136 Dunnock

    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 148 Nightingale

    Morris British Birds Plate 148 Nightingale

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 148 Nightingale

    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 150 Great Sedge Warbler

    Morris British Birds Plate 150 Great Sedge Warbler

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 150 Great Sedge 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 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 158 Willow Warbler

    Morris British Birds Plate 158 Willow Warbler

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 158 Willow 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 167 Stock Dove

    Morris British Birds Plate 167 Stock Dove

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 167 Stock Dove

    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 175 Ptarmingan

    Morris British Birds Plate 175 Ptarmingan

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 175 Ptarmingan

    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

    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 188 Golden Plover

    Morris British Birds Plate 188 Golden Plover

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 188 Golden Plover

    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 189 Dotterel

    Morris British Birds Plate 189 Dotterel

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 189 Dotterel

    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.