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A Collection of 19th Century Alexander Francis Lydon Hand-Colored Ornithological Prints - A collection of four 19th-century hand-colored wood engravings from A History of British Birds. These prints were illustrated by Alexander Francis Lydon for Francis Orpen Morris's seminal natural history work. Each sheet depicts a bird of prey in a naturalistic setting, including a Spotted Eagle, Marsh Harrier, Sparrow-Hawk, and Eagle Owl. The images are rendered with fine engraved lines and finished with subtle watercolor tints. Each plate features a centered title in black block lettering at the bottom margin. No further artist signatures or publisher details are visible on the sheets.