Eggs of North American Birds (1890) | Hand-Colored Plates | Natural History Ornithology

2026-03-29T18:58:44-04:00

Price: 139.00

A late 19th-century natural history work, Eggs of North American Birds by Charles J. Maynard, published in Boston in 1890. This volume offers a detailed study of avian eggs, combining scientific observation with beautifully rendered hand-colored plates.

This work is particularly noted for its delicate illustrations, depicting a wide variety of egg forms, patterns, and coloration—each plate capturing the variation found across species. The text provides descriptions of nesting habits, egg characteristics, and classification.

Bound in original publisher’s brown cloth with black stamping detail and gilt titling. Binding tight. Light wear to spine ends and corners. Interior clean with light toning. 159pp.

Condition: Very Good.

Size: Approx. 6” x 8 3/4”

A beautifully illustrated and collectible natural history volume, equally suited for study or display.