Alexander Lawson copper plates of birds. 1808-1810.

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Alexander Lawson copper plates of birds. 1808-1810.

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Ten copper printing plates used in illustrating Alexander Wilson's American Ornithology, Volumes 1 and 2 (1808, 1810). Consists of plates 1-5 and 7-9 of Volume 1, as well as plates 10-11 of Volume 2. The birds were drawn from nature by Wilson, and the printing plates engraved by Alexander Lawson.

10 printing plates : engraved copper ; 34 x 26 -- 36 x 26 cm.

Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia

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Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia

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Lawson, Alexander, 1772-1846,

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In 1798, Lawson formed a friendship with Alexander Wilson. When Wilson approached Lawson in March of 1804 with his intention to publish his ornithological studies and drawings, Lawson hesitated with taking on the engraving on the grounds that it was too expensive for Wilson to handle. Not to be discouraged, Wilson showed up at Lawson's house with a copper plate that he intended to etch himself. He had Lawson ground the plate, and asked for an etching needle. Lawson narrates that the next day Wil...

Wilson, Alexander, 1766-1813

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"Father of American ornithology." From the description of Letter to Daniel H. Miller [manuscript], 1808 December 24. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 647841763 From the description of Letter to Daniel H. Miller [manuscirpt], 1809 February 15. (University of Virginia). WorldCat record id: 48823462 Epithet: Secretary, Society for Emancipation of Industry British Library Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue : Person : Description : ark:/81055/vdc...