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The History of British Birds by Morris Collection

Photographic prints taken from the original hand-coloured engravings in The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

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Morris was a popular writer on general natural history and in particular, birds. Printed and bound in the small North Country village of Driffield, the original book took over seven years to complete from June 1850 and was undertaken in monthly parts costing one shilling. Each part contained 24 pages of letterpress and 4 hand-coloured plates. The final six-volume work contained 358 coloured plates. Morris became an early advocate for conservation and was instrumental in founding the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds.

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Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Sparrow Hawk bird of prey

Sparrow Hawk bird of prey
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Natural history, Birds, European storm petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus)

Natural history, Birds, European storm petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus)
Vinatge engraving of a European storm petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus). Familiar Wild Birds, W Swaysland. The European storm petrel

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Pink-footed goose

Pink-footed goose
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Black grouse game bird

Black grouse game bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Yellow Hammer bird

Yellow Hammer bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Natural history, Birds, common quail (Coturnix coturnix)

Natural history, Birds, common quail (Coturnix coturnix)
Vintage engraving of a common quail (Coturnix coturnix) or European quail is a small ground-nesting game bird in the pheasant family Phasianidae. from Francis Orpen Morris, A History of British Birds

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Natural history, Birds, Rock dove (Columba livia)

Natural history, Birds, Rock dove (Columba livia)
Vintage engraving of a Rock dove, rock pigeon or common pigeon (Columba livia) a member of the bird family Columbidae (doves and pigeons)

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Sky Lark bird

Sky Lark bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Swallow tailed Kite bird of prey

Swallow tailed Kite bird of prey
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Wren bird

Wren bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Belted kingfisher bird

Belted kingfisher bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Natural History, Birds, Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos)

Natural History, Birds, Nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos)
Vintage engraving of a Common nightingale, from Francis Orpen Morris, A History of British Birds. The common nightingale or simply nightingale (Luscinia megarhynchos)

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Sooty tern

Sooty tern
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Sociable plover wader bird

Sociable plover wader bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Natural History - Birds - Crested lark

Natural History - Birds - Crested lark
Vintage colour engraving of a Crested lark, (Galerida cristata) is a species of lark distinguished from the other 81 species of lark by the crest of feathers that rise up in territorial or courtship

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Natural History - Birds - Woodlark

Natural History - Birds - Woodlark
Vintage colour engraving of a Woodlark or wood lark (Lullula arborea) is the only species in the lark genus Lullula. It breeds across most of Europe, the Middle East

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Natural History, Birds, Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus)

Natural History, Birds, Redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus)
Vintage engraving from History of British Birds, by Francis Orpen Morris. The common redstart (Phoenicurus phoenicurus), or often simply redstart

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: American Bittern bird 19 century illustration

American Bittern bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Birds - Eurasian rock pipit - Anthus petrosus

Birds - Eurasian rock pipit - Anthus petrosus
Vintage colour engraving of a Eurasian rock pipit, Anthus petrosus, is a small species of passerine bird which breeds on rocky coasts of western Europe. History of British Birds, F O Morris, 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Coot water migratory bird

Coot water migratory bird
Coots are small water birds that are members of the Rallidae (rail) family. They constitute the genus Fulica. Coots have predominantly black plumage, often swimming in open water

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Jay bird of Crow family

Jay bird of Crow family
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Creeper bird

Creeper bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Nuthatch bird

Nuthatch bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Black Guillemot

Black Guillemot
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Crested Lark bird

Crested Lark bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Blackbird or True thrush

Blackbird or True thrush
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Starling Bird

Starling Bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Golden Oriole bird

Golden Oriole bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Natural history, Birds, common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus)

Natural history, Birds, common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus)
Vintage engraving of a common wood pigeon (Columba palumbus) is a large species in the dove and pigeon family. It belongs to the genus Columba and, like all pigeons and doves

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Natural history, Birds, red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa)

Natural history, Birds, red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa)
Vintage engraving of a red-legged partridge (Alectoris rufa) a gamebird in the pheasant family Phasianidae of the order Galliformes, gallinaceous birds. It is sometimes known as French partridge

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Spoonbill shorebird

Spoonbill shorebird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Ruddy Shelduck Duck Waterfowl bird

Ruddy Shelduck Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Goldeneye Duck Waterfowl bird

Goldeneye Duck Waterfowl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Hawk bird 19 century illustration

Hawk bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Osprey bird 19 century illustration

Osprey bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Egyptian vulture bird 19 century illustration

Egyptian vulture bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Kestrel falcon bird 19 century illustration

Kestrel falcon bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Griffon vulture 19 century illustration

Griffon vulture 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Buzzard bird 19 century illustration

Buzzard bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Owl bird 19 century illustration

Owl bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Harrier bird 19 century illustration

Harrier bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Buzzard bird 19 century illustration

Buzzard bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Plover bird 19 century illustration

Plover bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Courser bird 19 century illustration

Courser bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Plover bird 19 century illustration

Plover bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Bittern bird 19 century illustration

Bittern bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Bittern bird 19 century illustration

Bittern bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Black-tailed godwit bird 19 century illustration

Black-tailed godwit bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Greenshank bird 19 century illustration

Greenshank bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Bar-tailed godwit bird 19 century illustration

Bar-tailed godwit bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Stilt bird 19 century illustration

Stilt bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Avocet bird 19 century illustration

Avocet bird 19 century illustration
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Moorhen water migratory bird

Moorhen water migratory bird
Moorhens ( marsh hens )a are medium-sized water birds that are members of the rail family. A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Grey phalarope migratory shorebird breeding in Arctics

Grey phalarope migratory shorebird breeding in Arctics
The grey or red phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) is a small wader. This phalarope breeds in the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Red-necked phalarope migratory shorebird breeding in Arctics

Red-necked phalarope migratory shorebird breeding in Arctics
The red-necked phalarope (Phalaropus lobatus) is a small wader. This phalarope breeds in the Arctic regions of North America and Eurasia

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Green woodpecker bird

Green woodpecker bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Jer Falcon bird of prey

Jer Falcon bird of prey
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Jackdaw

Jackdaw
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Wryneck bird

Wryneck bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Red Breasted Flycatcher

Red Breasted Flycatcher
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Spotted Flycatcher bird

Spotted Flycatcher bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Waxwing bird

Waxwing bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Titmouse bird

Titmouse bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Nutcracker

Nutcracker
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Long eared Owl

Long eared Owl
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Great Bustard bird

Great Bustard bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Tawny owl bird

Tawny owl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Snowy Owl

Snowy Owl
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: White Owl

White Owl
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Little owl bird

Little owl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Little Bustard bird

Little Bustard bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Hawk owl bird

Hawk owl bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Scope-eared owl

Scope-eared owl
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Osprey bird of prey

Osprey bird of prey
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Pratincole bird

Pratincole bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Spotted sandpiper wader shorebird

Spotted sandpiper wader shorebird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Sandpiper wader shorebird

Sandpiper wader shorebird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Red-legged partridge

Red-legged partridge
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Numidian Crane bird

Numidian Crane bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Crane bird

Crane bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Ibis bird

Ibis bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Quail bird

Quail bird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Wood sandpiper wader shorebird

Wood sandpiper wader shorebird
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891

Background imageThe History of British Birds by Morris Collection: Black tailed Godwit

Black tailed Godwit
A photograph of an original hand-colored engraving from The History of British Birds by Morris published in 1853-1891



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