Morris Birds
  • Morris British Birds Plate 274 Pintail

    Morris British Birds Plate 274 Pintail

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 274 Pintail

    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 278 Wigeon

    Morris British Birds Plate 278 Wigeon

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 278 Wigeon

    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 279 American Wigeon

    Morris British Birds Plate 279 American Wigeon

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 279 American Wigeon

    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 British Birds Plate 287 Pochard

    Morris British Birds Plate 287 Pochard

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 287 Pochard

    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 289 Scaup

    Morris British Birds Plate 289 Scaup

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 289 Scaup

    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 290 Tufted Duck

    Morris British Birds Plate 290 Tufted Duck

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 290 Tufted 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 291 Long-tailed Duck

    Morris British Birds Plate 291 Long-tailed Duck

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 291 Long-tailed 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 292 Harlequin duck

    Morris British Birds Plate 292 Harlequin duck

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 292 Harlequin 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 293 Golden-eye

    Morris British Birds Plate 293 Golden-eye

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 293 Golden-eye

    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 294 Buffel-headed Duck

    Morris British Birds Plate 294 Buffel-headed Duck

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 294 Buffel-headed 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 295 Smew

    Morris British Birds Plate 295 Smew

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 295 Smew

    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 300 Red-necked Grebe

    Morris British Birds Plate 300 Red-necked Grebe

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 300 Red-necked Grebe

    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 302 Eared Grebe

    Morris British Birds Plate 302 Eared Grebe

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 302 Eared Grebe

    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 303 Laughing Gull

    Morris British Birds Plate 303 Laughing Gull

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 303 Laughing Gull

    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 305 Black-throated Diver

    Morris British Birds Plate 305 Black-throated Diver

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 305 Black-throated Diver

    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 306 Red-throated Diver

    Morris British Birds Plate 306 Red-throated Diver

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 306 Red-throated Diver

    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 309 Ringed Guillemot

    Morris British Birds Plate 309 Ringed Guillemot

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 309 Ringed Guillemot

    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 310 Black Guillemot

    Morris British Birds Plate 310 Black Guillemot

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 310 Black Guillemot

    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 313 Razor-bill

    Morris British Birds Plate 313 Razor-bill

    Price range: $16.50 through $215.00

    Morris British Birds Plate 313 Razor-bill

    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.