Full sized dummy of the regular edition of the book. A masterly composition capturing the bold abstract patterning of the male bird s plumage and somehow allowing the graceful curves of the loon to emphasize both the bird s ungainliness out of the water and its elegance when in it. Audubon birds america 1840 first edition original octavo. The quadrupeds of north america octavo editions 184971 there were four different original audubon octavo editions published between 18491871, each consisting of 155 different hand colored stone lithographs issued in three volumes.
Birds of america by john james audubon 1946 hb the birds of america is an intriging book by author, john james audubon. The original watercolor paintings by john james audubon for the birds of america. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james first. No sooner has the foliage of the trees that border our western waters begun to drop and float on the gentle current of. He loved the book and he loves birds how many 11 yearolds know the name agelaius phoeniceus. Vintage adams china plate ruffed grouse from the john james audubon birds of america series made by adams china, england. Please enjoy browsing through our audubon octavo print galleries. When it has acquired its perfect plumage, which is not altered in colour at any successive moult, it is really a beautiful creature. Unfollow audubon birds of america book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Great northern diver, or loon john james audubons birds. Grading all of ryan paces 32 draft picks as the chicago bears gm. Often cited as the most expensive book of all time, there are still 120 known intact copies of john james audubon s the birds of america which was published between 1827 and 1838. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition.
Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america. Make offer the birds of america by john james audubon macmillan co. The birds of america from drawings made in the united states and their territories. It was printed by macmillan company in 1946 and it is a fifth edition. This plate depicts the ruffed gouse taken from an illustration from original drawings in john james audubons book the birds of america. A much overlooked audubon print because, i believe, all surviving examples exhibit such heavy levels of degradation as to be singularly unattractive. Audubon prints is proud to provide a wide range of highestquality art prints, including the finest limitededition reproductions, historic original 19th century john j. 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. 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. Not all of the specimens illustrated in the work were collected by audubon himself, some were sent to him by john kirk townsend who had collected them. First published in double elephant size approximately a metre tall in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for.
Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. Printed between 1827 and 1838, it contains 435 lifesize watercolors of north american birds havell edition, all reproduced from handengraved plates, and is considered to be the archetype of wildlife illustration. Audubon and havell make six copies each of the thirteen composite prints. Audubon painting horned grebe vintage 1937 birds of america book print. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. From the back cover today, john james audubon is the most famous and well known bird and animal artist in the united states. Audubons the birds of america a technical examination and. Macmillan co publisher with lithographs by duenewald printing. Membership benefits include one year of audubon magazine and the latest on birds and their habitats.
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. Reproduced in color for the first time from the collection at the newyork historical society. In the i960s a product promotion campaign of the kimberlyclark corporation of neenah, wis. Audubon birds of america lithographs and engravings, and a variety of miscellaneous original antique prints from the 19th century. John james audubon birds of america engagement book calendar 1984 by audubon, john james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A beautifully illustrated volume by john james audubon entitled the birds of america the macmillan company, new york, 1937 with an introduction and descriptive text by william vogt. Reproductions of audubons birds of america audubon prints. Audubon birds of america vintage reproductions circa 1930s. He was notable for his extensive studies documenting all types of american birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats.
Through november 4, 2001 the museum of the southwest will exhibit selected handcolored lithographs from the viviparous quadrupeds of north america 18451848. My initial work on the set belonging to syracuse university was. Birds of america by john james audubon unlike the drawings and paintings of his contemporaries, which were produced from prepared skins and zoo specimens, audubons paintings are taken directly from his observations in the wild, and the richness and directness come straight from the real world. Selected images of north american animals from the collection of the museum of the southwest. John james audubgon was born april 26, 1785 at aux cayes, the son of a french naval officer. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. John james audubon first published his wonderful bird drawings 182730. The birds of america, abbeville, ariel, and princeton editions. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction.
Your support helps secure a future for birds at risk. The birds of america john james audubon 1937 macmillan ebay. Willow ptarmigan john james audubon birds of america, titled willow grous or large ptarmigan plate 191. Included will be a complete subgroup of 17 works known as the texas quadrupeds because. Audubon originals tips of the trade antiques roadshow. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. Begins work on the birds of america octavo edition and begins the drawings for the quadrupeds. 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. In 197172 the first complete edition of audubons great work, the birds of america, was published in amsterdam, the netherlands, using the original folio copy sold by audubon to the teyler museum in the early 1800s. This is the first time the bien edition of audubons book has been republished since its original issue.
Audubon 1st octavo edition please use the search box above to find specific birds. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. The original water color paintings by john james audubon. I have a audubon 1937 book called the birds of america. In other words, there is a bird print on each side. Audubons the birds of america, reproduced after his original drawings in engraving, etching and aquatint, and hand colored in watercolors, is a celebrated work of art inspired by one mans lifelong love of nature. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. Offered is an original vintage 1937 john james audubon book plate, print, or bird print no.
These bookplates, prints, or pages are two 2 sided. The audubon society baby elephant folio differs in a number of ways besides its dimensions from earlier editions of the birds of america. Audubons birds of america popular edition audubon, john james. You can decide which side to display when you frame the. His works are easily recognizable, and are the most widely collected and most often copied natural history fine art paintings and prints. We asked chris, and he provided a birdseye view of the realand copied. Payment can be made by paypal, visa, mastercard, discover, american express or personal check.
It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. Original watercolor paintings by john james audubon for the birds of america two volume boxed set. Havell produces fifteen extra complete sets of the entire double elephant folio for audubon to sell in america. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Buy the birds of america complete ed of audubons classic work by john james audubon isbn. Popular edition of john james audubons 1785 1851 illustrations of birds of america begun in 1840. Blackthroated diver arctic loon john james audubon. 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. Carnegie museums copy of audubons birds of america flies away.
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