Waterbirrds, Birds, Ducks, Shoveller, Spathulae clypeata

"Shoveller" "Nr. 1 Male.""Nr. 2 Female" Spathulae clypeata (Flem.) Hand-Colored Lithographs from Naumann: "Naturgeschichte Der Voegel MittelEuropas" published in several volumes from 1822-1860. Very fine lithographs with information below the title about the size and habits of the waterfowl shown. Notice that on some of the prints is an egg of the particular species. Many of the lithographs are by H.L. Meyer and dated after his signature in the image. Original antique print  Light natural age toning. Minor spotting. Page size: (horizontal) 26.5 x 36.5 cm ( 10.4 x 14.3 ")Page size: (vertical) 36.5 x 26.5 cm ( 14.3 x 10.4 ")