Boston: Alfred Mudge & Son, 1886. Edition: First Edition, Binding: Half morocco with marbled boards. Spine in six compartments of five raised bands, gilt title on two., Notes: Elwin A. Capen was a prominent 19th century American ornithologist from Massachusetts. This work contains coloured plates of distinctive examples of New England birds’ eggs, as well as short descriptions of the eggs, nests and nesting behaviour of the birds. Eagerly anticipated in its time by ornithologists, it was acclaimed as “The most valuable work on oology ever issued” by The Oologist, and a “superb work” by contemporary ornithologist Oliver Davie. , Size: Small Folio (342x249mm), Illustration: Illustrated with 24 of 25 splendid colour plates of various birds’ eggs (plate 18 missing). , Provenance: Ex Libris Haverhill Public Library, Pages: P. Title, Publisher’s Note, Preface (i-ii), 1-111, Blank, Index (113-116). , Category: Book Plate Books Colour; Book Natural History. Slightly worn, otherwise very good. Item #B4464

Edition: First Edition, Binding: Half morocco with marbled boards. Spine in six compartments of five raised bands, gilt title on two., Notes: Elwin A. Capen was a prominent 19th century American ornithologist from Massachusetts. This work contains coloured plates of distinctive examples of New England birds’ eggs, as well as short descriptions of the eggs, nests and nesting behaviour of the birds. Eagerly anticipated in its time by ornithologists, it was acclaimed as “The most valuable work on oology ever issued” by The Oologist, and a “superb work” by contemporary ornithologist Oliver Davie. , Size: Small Folio (342x249mm), Illustration: Illustrated with 24 of 25 splendid colour plates of various birds’ eggs (plate 18 missing). , Provenance: Ex Libris Haverhill Public Library, Pages: P. Title, Publisher’s Note, Preface (i-ii), 1-111, Blank, Index (113-116). , Category: Book Plate Books Colour; Book Natural History.

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