. Key to North American birds. Containing a concise account of every species of living and fossil bird at present known from the continent north of the Mexican and United States boundary, inclusive of Greenland and Lower California, with which are incorporated General ornithology: an outline of the structure and classification of birds; and Field ornithology, a manual of collecting, preparing, and preserving birds. Birds; Birds. Fig. 13.— Wilson's School-house, near Gray's Ferry, Philadelphia. From a drawing by M. S. Weaver, Oct. 22, 1841, rcceiveil by Elliott Couea, Febniaiy, 1879, from Malvi
. Key to North American birds. Containing a concise account of every species of living and fossil bird at present known from the continent north of the Mexican and United States boundary, inclusive of Greenland and Lower California, with which are incorporated General ornithology: an outline of the structure and classification of birds; and Field ornithology, a manual of collecting, preparing, and preserving birds. Birds; Birds. Fig. 13.— Wilson's School-house, near Gray's Ferry, Philadelphia. From a drawing by M. S. Weaver, Oct. 22, 1841, rcceiveil by Elliott Couea, Febniaiy, 1879, from Malvina Lawsoii, daughter of Alexander Lawson, Wilson's engraver. See article in the " Penn Monthly," .June, 1879, p. 443. The drawing was first engraved on wood, and published, by Thomas Meehan, in the " Gardener's Jlontlily," August, 1S80, p. 248 The present impression is from an electrotype of that wood-cut. The size of the original is 5,10 x 3-96 inches. This reminder of early days of " Field Ornithology " in America may be further attested by the signature of -^^. Please note that these images are extracted from scanned page images that may have been digitally enhanced for readability - coloration and appearance of these illustrations may not perfectly resemble the original Coues, Elliott, 1842-1899. Boston, Estes and Lauriat
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