Rapacious Birds of Great Britain

Object/Artifact

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Kentucky State Parks

Name/Title

Rapacious Birds of Great Britain

Entry/Object ID

JJA.1938.584

Description

This book is titled, "Rapacious Birds of Great Britain," and it is written by William MacGillivray, A.M. The book was published by MacLachlan & Stewart, Edinburgh. A hand-written inscription on the title page reads, "To Mr. Audubon / with the Author's best wishes." The book is also dedicated to John James Audubon. Dedication reads, "To John James Audubon, in admiration of his talents as an ornithologist, / and in gratitude for many acts of friendship, / this volume is dedicated / by William MacGillivary."

Collection

L. S. Tyler Collection

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

MacGillivray, William

Role

Writer

Manufacturer

MacGillivray, William

Date made

1836

Place

Location

England

Lexicon

Search Terms

Book Arts, Books, Birds, Great Britain

Dimensions

Height

7-3/4 in

Width

4-1/2 in

Depth

1-1/4 in

Material

Paper