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American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States

American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Title
American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States
Object name 
Book
Date 
1880
Related People 
Artist/Maker: Alexander Wilson
Dimensions 
Book (9 volumes): 36 cm (14 3/16 in.)
Description 
Alexander Wilson (1766-1813) with engravings by Alexander Lawson (1773-1846) American Ornithology; or The Natural History of the Birds of the United States, 9 volumes (Philadelphia: Bradford and Inskeep, 1808-14) [14 3/8 x 10
Credit Line 
New-York Historical Society Library
Object Number 
LIB.Y1808.W
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