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Morris Birds Plate 1 Griffon Vulture
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Morris Birds Plate 1 Griffon Vulture
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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Morris Birds Plate 2 Egyptian Vulture
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00
Morris Birds Plate 2 Egyptian Vulture
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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Morris Birds Plate 158 Willow Warbler
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Morris Birds Plate 158 Willow Warbler
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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Morris Birds Plate 270 Ruddy Shieldrake
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Morris Birds Plate 270 Ruddy Shieldrake
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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Morris Birds Plate 276 Garganey
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Morris Birds Plate 276 Garganey
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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Morris Birds Plate 278 Wigeon
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Morris Birds Plate 278 Wigeon
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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Morris Birds Plate 283 Velvet Scoter
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Morris Birds Plate 283 Velvet Scoter
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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Morris Birds Plate 284 Common Scoter
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00
Morris Birds Plate 284 Common Scoter
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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Morris Birds Plate 285 Surf Scoter
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Morris Birds Plate 285 Surf Scoter
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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Morris Birds Plate 286 Red-crested Whistling Duck
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Morris Birds Plate 286 Red-crested Whistling Duck
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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Morris Birds Plate 287 Pochard
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Morris Birds Plate 287 Pochard
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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Morris Birds Plate 288 Ferruginous Duck
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Morris Birds Plate 288 Ferruginous Duck
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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Morris Birds Plate 290 Tufted Duck
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Morris Birds Plate 290 Tufted Duck
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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Morris Birds Plate 291 Long-tailed Duck
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Morris Birds Plate 291 Long-tailed Duck
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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Morris Birds Plate 295 Smew Duck
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Morris Birds Plate 295 Smew Duck
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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Morris Birds Plate 296 Hooded Merganser
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00
Morris Birds Plate 296 Hooded Merganser
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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Morris Birds Plate 297 Red-breasted Merganser
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00
Morris Birds Plate 297 Red-breasted Merganser
Price range: $16.50 through $220.00This original hand-colored engraving from A History of British Birds created in 1870 by Alexander Francis Lydon illustrates birds.
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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.