1772 Birds of North America - Large Lark by Catesby

5" x 8" copper engraving with original hand water color of the Large Lark and the little yellow star flower from Mark Catesby's Bird's of Colonial America 1772. The earliest North American bird expert, 50 years before Audobon . Original color has faded a bit but still bright, accurate and original, supported by text within. Fine condition.