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| Genre | color lithograph egg plate |
| Artist | Arthur Cleveland Bent |
| Subject | Eggs of Caspian and Royal Terns, 1921 Plate 88 Print |
| Circa | 1921 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
Eggs of Caspian and Royal Terns, Plate 88 PrintArthur Cleveland Bent · c. 1921
Archive Print Co. · archival reproduction
| Genre | color lithograph egg plate |
| Artist | Arthur Cleveland Bent |
| Subject | Eggs of Caspian and Royal Terns, 1921 Plate 88 Print |
| Circa | 1921 |
| Medium | Giclée on 325gsm archival matte |
We restore and reproduce forgotten masterworks of graphic design on museum-grade paper — so they can live on your walls instead of in an archive.
The Story Behind the Print
This fine art print reproduces Plate 88 from Arthur Cleveland Bent's Life Histories of North American Gulls and Terns, published by the United States National Museum in 1921. The color plate shows the eggs of the Caspian and Royal Terns, each numbered as on the original plate. The plate was lithographed in color by A. Hoen & Co. of Baltimore.
The portrait composition suits a study, library, coastal home or collected gallery wall. The sixteen egg plates in this series share one warm paper tone and matching borders, so several can hang together.
Premium Archival Quality
Printed to order with archival inks on heavyweight 325gsm museum-grade matte paper. The complete plate, including its heading, figure numbers and species legend, is centered on a continuous warm paper background.
Available Presentations
Choose Print Only or a professionally framed version in Satin Black, Slimwood Silver or Slimwood Gold. Available artwork sizes are 8 × 12, 10 × 15 and 12 × 18 inches. Print Only is shipped rolled in a protective tube; frame not included. Framed options are built to order in solid wood with no mat and arrive ready to hang. Sizes refer to the paper artwork; the frame adds to the outside dimensions, about 1.25 inches for Satin Black and about 1.75 inches for Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold.
A Thoughtful Gift
A distinctive gift for birders, naturalists, coastal families and admirers of early American natural history art.
Color and Detail Note
Screen settings can affect the appearance of printed colors. Fine lettering is best appreciated close up. Historical species names are preserved as printed on the vintage plate.
Archive Print Co. Printed on museum-grade materials.
About the Frame
Framed pieces are built to order in solid wood with clear acrylic glazing, dry-mounted artwork, a kraft paper dust cover, and hanging wire. Each piece arrives ready to hang. No mat. Satin Black has a 7/8-inch face and adds 1.25 inches to the total width and height. Slimwood Silver and Slimwood Gold have a 1 1/8-inch face and add 1.75 inches to the total width and height.
The selected size refers to the artwork itself. Framed orders are custom made and ship within 7 to 10 business days, free in the U.S. See our shipping and return policies for framed piece details.
Customer notes
From our collectors
“Beautiful quality print and very well packed for shipping. Was a gift for my boyfriend and he loved it. Wonderful classic map showing intricate details of the city! Oh, and shipping was extremely fast for around the holidays. Thank you so much!!”
“Beautiful! The print exceeded my expectations. I had it framed locally, and the framer commented on the high quality of the paper. Well packaged to prevent damage. Will shop with this vendor again.”





