Blackthroated diver arctic loon john james audubon. Full sized dummy of the regular edition of the book. But calling john james audubons masterpiece of ornithological art, the birds of america, a book is to stretch the limits of the term. The book is a good size not elephant portfolio sizei wish but large enough for students to really see the detail and the print is high quality. Offered is an original vintage 1937 john james audubon book plate, print, or bird print no. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. John james audubon was a naturalist and painter whose love of the natural world has made his name virtually synonymous with the act of observing and learning about wildlife. The book is a good size not elephant portfolio sizei wish but large enough for students to really see the detail and the print is. Popular edition of john james audubon s 1785 1851 illustrations of birds of america began painting in 1840. Audubon birds america 1840 first edition original octavo. Part of the unit centers around art inspired by birds, and so we of course discuss audubon. Original watercolor paintings by john james audubon for the birds of america two volume boxed set.
In other words, there is a bird print on each side. It was printed by macmillan company in 1946 and it is a fifth edition. 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. When it has acquired its perfect plumage, which is not altered in colour at any successive moult, it is really a beautiful creature. 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. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition. The birds of america by audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Oct 3, 2015 a personal selection of iconic american natural history prints from the early 19th century. When he arrived however at the academy of natural sciences in philadelphia, armed with his portfolio, he made the mistake of boasting that he had seen wilsons work and that it was inferior to his own. The loon, as this interesting species of diver is generally called in the united states, is a strong, active, and vigilant bird. 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. Jan 20, 2014 in 1824, three years after audubon began birds of america in earnest, he was ready to publish. There are birds in this book now extinct, as well as common birds we still find in our bird. The original water color paintings by john james audubon. Audubons the birds of america 1937 published by the macmillan company, 500 pages. John james audubon was a naturalist and painter and is considered one of the greatest bird artists of all time. The story behind john james audubons birds of america. This 1944 birds of america hardback book reproduces those drawings, including vernacular and scientific modern names, so the book is both a historical reference and good resource.
Popular edition of john james audubons 1785 1851 illustrations of birds of america began painting in 1840. How audubons birds of america changed natural history youtube. John james audubon first published his wonderful bird drawings 182730. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubons birds. The birds of america by audubon and a great selection of related books. Great northern diver, or loon john james audubons birds.
John james audubons birds of america in a single lot sale immediately following our fine books and manuscripts auction. Audubon birds america 1840 first edition original octavo prints. The birds of america from drawings made in the united states and their territories. 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. It is presented in hard cover with colored illustrations. Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover barnes. Audubons childhood fascination with drawing birds became his obsession. An exlibrary book and may have standard library stamps andor stickers. The four volumes are three feet tall and among them contain. Contains gorgeous color plates including latin name of species and notes on the birds range, etc. Begins work on the birds of america octavo edition and begins the drawings for the quadrupeds. T he the audubon centennial edition of john james audubons, the birds of america, double elephant folio is a unique print facsimile limited edition dedicated to the esteemed mission of the national audubon society to conserve our natural ecosystems the audubon centennial edition comprises of all 435 bird image prints, as created by j.
Pages can include considerable notesin pen or highlighterbut the notes cannot obscure the text. He realized his ambition with the publication of birds of america. One of the most valuable natural history books ever published, it shows birds in natural positions and in their native habitats. First published in double elephant size approximately a metre tall in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for. Audubon s birds of america popular edition hardcover january 1, 1950 by ludlow audubon, john james. Birds of america by john james audubon 1946 hb the birds of america is an intriging book by author, john james audubon.
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. Dumas scale pt212 higgins patrol torpedo boat, wooden model kit 1257 add to wishlist. The 150 prints compiled here in audubon s masterpieces from the first royal octavo edition conclusively. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america. Buy the birds of america complete ed of audubons classic work by john james audubon isbn. The birds of america by john james audubon, published 1937. 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 any single. Artesania latina 5 scale titanic lifeboat wooden ship model kit 19016 backorder due 312020 add to wishlist. In 1824, three years after audubon began birds of america in earnest, he was ready to publish. This first edition was published by the macmillan company, new york, 1942. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition abebooks.
In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate. The birds of america 1937 hardcover january 1, 1937. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as. This is copy number 1916 of a limited edition of 2500, printed on allrag paper. Unfollow birds of america audubon to stop getting updates on.
Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book plate. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james first. Oct 01, 2011 john james audubon was a naturalist and painter and is considered one of the greatest bird artists of all time. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. Is this book rare, birds of america published in 1936. 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.
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 birds of america by john james audubon alibris. Unfollow audubon birds of america 1937 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Early in the 1800s john james audubon conceived of the project of painting all the species of birds in north america. Great northern diver, or loon john james audubons birds of. These remastered images have had nothing added or taken away they simply show the wonderful work previously hidden under nearly 200 years worth of dirt, discolouration, fading and damage.
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. Birds of america by audubon, first edition abebooks. Nov 14, 2011 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. Unfollow birds of america audubon to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Macmillan co publisher with lithographs by duenewald printing.
First edition of the birds of america by john james audubon, done by the philadelphia firm of j. This pioneering work has become an undisputed classic. The 150 prints compiled here in audubons masterpieces from the first royal octavo edition conclusively. Old 1937 antique vintage book john james audubon birds of. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america etsy. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london.
One of the finest ornithological works ever printed audubon, john james. Collection of 288 audubon paintings, in color, accompanied by captions by ornothologist ludlow griscom 1890 1959, known as the dean of the birdwatchers. John james audubgon was born april 26, 1785 at aux cayes, the son of a french naval officer. If there is any damage to the book including staining, water damage, damage to the spine, or. Birds of america is his seminal work, the one against which such contemporary bird artists as roger tory peterson and david sibley are measured. 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. The publishers of which i am aware include welcome rain, laurel glen, and wordsworth. What you see here is exactly what audbuon intended you to see, nothing more, nothing less.
Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. 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. Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book. 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. Born in haiti in 1785, he spent much of his life travelling north america observing, catching and drawing birds and animals in remarkable detail. Audubon, john james 17851851 blackthroated diver arctic loon pl. Birds of america john james audubon bauman rare books. 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. 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. 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. Jul, 2017 but calling john james audubons masterpiece of ornithological art, the birds of america, a book is to stretch the limits of the term. 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 blackandwhite thumbnails in the back of the book.
John james audubon and the making of the birds of america william souder. 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. John james audubon 17851851 was for half a century north america s dominant nature artist, as well as the first in the region to conduct birdbanding experiments. Handcoloured engraving with aquatint and etching by r. Audubon and havell make six copies each of the thirteen composite prints. Dumas 2 scale 24 jenny lee tug, wooden boat model kit 1268 add to wishlist. A first edition of the birds of america by john james audubon. Birds of america by john james audubon sets booksale. The original water color paintings by john james audubon for. These bookplates, prints, or pages are two 2 sided. Bowen in 18401844 size is approximately 6 12 x 10 inches genuine audubon lithograph blue mountain warbler male pl.
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