Alexander Wilson
9 copies for sale · $67–$22,000 · 1 first edition
Notable copies for sale
American Ornithology; or the Natural History of the Birds of the United States. Illustrate — Donald A. Heald Rare Books$17,500
Hand Colored Engraving From American Ornithology 1 Oriolus Spurious Orchard Oriole Female — James Cummins Bookseller$400
Hand Colored Engraving From American Ornithology 1 Turdus Melodus Wood Thrush 2 Turdus — James Cummins Bookseller$400
Hand Colored Engraving From The Birds 1 Rice Bunting 2 Female 3 Red Eyed Flycatcher 4 Mars — James Cummins Bookseller$350
Hand Colored Engraving From American Ornithology 1 Brown Thrush 2 Golden Crowned Th 3 Cat — James Cummins Bookseller$300
Hand Colored Engraving From American Ornithology 1 Black Hawk 2 Variety Of Do 3 Red Should — James Cummins Bookseller$250
American Ornithology, Or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States: Illustrat (first edition) — James Cummins Bookseller$22,000
Works on the market
American Ornithology, Or, The Natural History of the Birds of the United States: Illustrat1 copy · $22,000
American Ornithology; or the Natural History of the Birds of the United States. Illustrate1 copy · $17,500
Hand Colored Engraving From American Ornithology 1 Oriolus Spurious Orchard Oriole Female 1 copy · $400
Hand Colored Engraving From The Birds 1 Rice Bunting 2 Female 3 Red Eyed Flycatcher 4 Mars1 copy · $350
Market context
2 copies of Alexander Wilson's works have left the market recently; the median last-listed price was $284 (last listed prices at time of sale or removal, not confirmed sale prices).
Recent auction results (hammer prices, premiums not included):
American Ornithology, 3 vols, 1st UK edition, 1876 (dominic winter, 2026-05-01)£420
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