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Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america bookplate print bird. Reproductions of audubons birds of america audubon prints. The birds of america by audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. See more ideas about audubon birds, birds of america and john james audubon. Audubons birds of america a replica of the complete john james audubons birds of america 18401844 includes the full text, color plates, figures and bird calls table of. Is this book rare, birds of america published in 1936. A first edition of the birds of america by john james audubon. Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover barnes.

It was printed by macmillan company in 1946 and it is a fifth edition. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. Offered is an original vintage 1937 john james audubon book plate, print, or bird print no. Unfollow birds of america audubon to stop getting updates on. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. In the 19th century it was the usual practice for bird illustrators to work exclusively from preserved specimens, but audubon found this less than ideal. The birds of america is a book by naturalist and painter john james audubon, containing illustrations of a wide variety of birds of the united states. The birds of america by john james audubon alibris. The birds of america is one of the best known natural history books ever produced and also the most valuable a complete set sold at auction in december 2010 for gbp7. He was notable for his extensive studies documenting all types of american birds and for his detailed illustrations that. While there are a handful of books in the world that may be worth more, until 20 birds of america held the record for the most money paid at auction. If there is any damage to the book including staining, water damage, damage to the spine, or torn or missing pages this would devalue the book. Often cited as the most expensive book of all time, there are still 120 known intact copies of john james audubons the birds of america which was published between 1827 and 1838.

Useful article detailing the numerous reproductions of audubons artwork. The audubon society baby elephant folio differs in a number of ways besides its dimensions from earlier editions of the birds of america and from john james audubons original, massive doubleelephant folio, the heaviest volume of which weighs 56 pounds. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america. Audubons the birds of america 1937 published by the macmillan company, 500 pages. The birds of america by john james audubon, published 1937. See more ideas about birds of america, audubon birds and john james audubon. John james audubon was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. One of the finest ornithological works ever printed audubon, john james.

By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. To create this hardback edition, the natural history museums own original double elephant size folio was disbound and each of the 435 beautiful handcoloured prints was specially photographed. Wonderfully illustrated with full page colorful prints. As the record of the interior story of the making of this monumental work, his journal of 1826 is one of the richest documents in the history of american culture. Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Audubon painting cabots tern vintage 1937 birds of america book print. Audubon s birds of america is a portal into the natural world.

These bookplates, prints, or pages are two 2 sided. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Reviewed in the united states on december 18, 2010. The audubon society baby elephant folio differs in a number of ways besides its dimensions from earlier editions of the birds of america. Audubon birds of america vintage 1979 art print collectable frameable book plate 102 least bittern. See more ideas about john james audubon, audubon birds and birds of america. I checked out this book from my library, hoping it had the full collection of birds from audubons birds of america, but alas the copy by library had only featured 30 color prints from the original book, with a catalog of the remaining 470 prints printed in. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction. Nearly all later ornithological works were inspired by audubons artistry and high standards, and birds of america is considered one of the greatest examples of book.

While there are a handful of books in the world that may be worth more, until 20 birds of america held the record for the most money paid at auction for. Unfollow audubon birds of america book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Printed between 1827 and 1838, it contains 435 lifesized watercolours of north american birds, all reproduced from handengraved plates, and is considered to be the archetype of wildlife illustration. The 1937 edition of birds of america by john james audobon published by the macmillan company would value between 175 225 dollars in good condition. He wandered the woods and rivers of the wild frontiers of north america shooting, studying, posing, and painting every species of bird he could find, and many years later, the resulting books were to change the worlds of ornithology and naturalhistory art forever. This is a complete edition of john james audubons nineteenth century masterpiece, the birds of america. First published in double elephant size approximately a metre tall in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for. May 14, 2015 john james audubon was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Audubons childhood fascination with drawing birds became his obsession. Woodsman audu audubon wrote bachman bakewell bayou sarah beautiful became beech woods beloved berthoud bird artist bird drawings birds of america black chalks boat called captain audubon cayes color doctor dollars dubon duck eagle. I checked out this book from my library, hoping it had the full collection of birds from audubon s birds of america, but alas the copy by library had only featured 30 color prints from the original book, with a catalog of the remaining 470 prints printed in blackandwhite thumbnails in the back of the book. See more ideas about birds of america, john james audubon and birds. Choose your favorite owl paintings from millions of available designs.

The birds of america from drawings made in the united states and their territories. He happened to grab audubons favourite violin in an effort to knock the bat. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. Vintage 1946 the birds of america audubon hc book 435 frameable plates. Contains 102 birds from john james audubon birds of america. Nearly all later ornithological works were inspired by audubon s artistry and high standards, and birds of america is considered one of the greatest examples of book. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. First edition of the birds of america by john james audubon, done by the philadelphia firm of j. Birds of america john james audubon bauman rare books. Buy 102 favorite audubon birds of america by roger tory peterson institute isbn.

To create this hardback edition, the natural history museums own original double elephant size folio was disbound and each of the 435. John james audubon snowy owl oil painting for sale. Audubons birds of america john james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. The birds of america by audubon and a great selection of related books. Audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. In 1937 the macmillan company published in one volume not only the reproductions of the 435 prints. It is presented in hard cover with colored illustrations. Jul 23, 2012 the 1937 edition of birds of america by john james audobon published by the macmillan company would value between 175 225 dollars in good condition. The audubon society baby elephant folio differs in a number of ways besides its dimensions from earlier editions of the birds of america and from john james audubon s original, massive doubleelephant folio, the heaviest volume of which weighs 56 pounds. Contains gorgeous color plates including latin name of species and notes on the birds range, etc. The sevenvolume birds of america includes images of six nowextinct birds. As part of my research for the lost bird project, i was graciously given access to the audubon double folio housed in the rare books library at cornell university. This first edition was published by the macmillan company, new york, 1942.

Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america etsy. Printed between 1827 and it contains 435 lifesized watercolours of north american. In other words, there is a bird print on each side. Is this book rare, birds of america published in 1936 answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Macmillan co publisher with lithographs by duenewald printing. Not all of the specimens illustrated in the work were collected by audubon himself, some were sent to him by john kirk townsend. A replica of the complete john james audubon s birds of america 18401844 includes the full text, color plates, figures and bird calls table of contents. Find 102 favorite audubon birds of america 0517535459 by roger tory peterson.

Birds of america by john james audubon 1946 hb the birds of america is an intriging book by author, john james audubon. Bird print carolina parakeet vintage art print audubon book plate, print. Book two audubon the merchant chapter 3the louisville venture. John james audubon, an early american naturalist and painter, produced one of the greatest works of natural history and art of the nineteenth century, the birds of america. The birds of america absorbed audubons attention for much of his life and its publication took nearly 12 years to complete. Bowen in 18401844 size is approximately 6 12 x 10 inches genuine audubon lithograph blue mountain warbler male pl. Theres a good reason that the book commands such high. This is copy number 1916 of a limited edition of 2500, printed on allrag paper. His major work, a colorplate book entitled the birds of america 18271839.