Maynard Chas (9 results)

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

HRD. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book, a landmark in ornithological literature by the author and naturalist C.J. Maynard, provides an extensive insight into the eggs of North American birds. The volume covers 357 species and subspecies of birds found within the continent, excluding Alaska. The author spent thirty years meticulously studying and documenting the diverse range of avian eggs, resulting in an unparalleled reference guide for ornithologists, egg collectors, and nature enthusiasts alike. Maynard's keen observations and detailed descriptions extend beyond mere physical characteristics, delving into the evolutionary significance and ecological factors that shape egg variation. With a focus on the intricacies of bird reproduction, this book offers a comprehensive understanding of the remarkable diversity of avian life in North America. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

Hardcover. Condition: Fair. Brown cloth binding with gilt lettering on spine and front board and black decorative strips, Corners are bumped and some edge wear to spine, light foxxing to end papers, name of former owner on front fixed end paper, penciled notes throughout, pages browned from age, 10 hand colored plates.

Hard Cover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. De Wolfe, Fiske & Co., 1890, 8vo., 159 pages. Book bound in a green cloth with gilt lettering. Pencil writing on verso of front board and endpage, bookplate. Some checkmarks in pencil in text. Frontis with additional hand colored plates. Paper or inner hinges detached, edgewear, else book in good condition. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

Hardcover. From the library of Herbert Radclyffe of Boston, gifted to Radcliffe College. 159pp., 10 colour plates. Spine a bit faded and discolored, some wear to extremeties, Radcliffe College bookplate stamped discarded on front pastedown, later owner's name stamp to front free endpaper, else very good, clean and sound condition.

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. Octavo. Illustrated with 10 beautiful hand colored plates showing various North American bird eggs. Bound in green cloth lettered in gilt; a very good copy, internally clean and bright. Ghost of number on spine, no other markings of any kind. Frontispiece tissue guard missing.