These beautiful hand-coloured copper engravings are taken from William Robert Ogilvie-Grant's Natural History of the Wild Birds of the British Islands. The work was published in London in 1896 William Robert Ogilvie-Grant (1863-1924) was a distinguished Scottish ornithologist renowned for his expertise in avian taxonomy and systematics. He served as Curator of Birds at the Natural History Museum in London, where he made significant contributions to the museum's ornithological collections. Ogilvie-Grant authored numerous scientific papers and books, including comprehensive studies on bird species from various regions around the world. His work was characterized by meticulous descriptions, illustrations, and classifications of birds, contributing greatly to the understanding of global avian diversity during his time. Dimensions 18 cm x 12 cm Artist of Maker William Robert Ogilvie-Grant Medium Chromolithograph Date 1896 Condition Report This work is in good condition overall. Please review the images carefully for condition and contact us with any questions. This item is professionally protected by handmade packing. The Certificate of Authenticity is included.