118090 - Thomas Gentry - Kingbird's nest and eggs by Edwin Sheppard 1882.

Thomas Gentry - Kingbird's nest and eggs by Edwin Sheppard 1882. This beautifully illustrated chromolithograph print is from the first edition of Nests and Eggs of Birds of The United States by Thomas Gentry, published by JA Wagenseller, Philadelphia 1882. Gentry was a member of the Academy of Natural Sciences of Philadelphia, and authored several other books, including Life Histories of Birds of Eastern Pennsylvania and The House Sparrow. The artist of these plates, Edwin Sheppard was acknowledged as the best ornithological artist in America. The condition of this print is excellent on heavy card stock paper of a lightly creamy colour. The print measures approximately 9.25in x 12in (22cm x 29cm). The print is in excellent condition - please inspect the image carefully for any age related marks.