Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america. The result is variety, surprise, and incredibly, movement. New listing the birds of america by john james audubon 1937 limited edition 22382500. Contains gorgeous color plates including latin name of species and notes on the birds range, etc. Kennedy from originals by john james aububon 17851851, the most famous american painter. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubons. The audubon society baby elephant folio differs in a number of ways besides its dimensions from earlier editions of the birds of america. 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. Audubon painting horned grebe vintage 1937 birds of america book print. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. 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.
He was notable for his expansive studies to document all types of american birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. Unfollow audubon birds of america 1937 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Theres a good reason that the book commands such high. The pictures have been faithfully redrawn by paul e. Iii and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. The birds of america is one of the best known natural history books ever produced and also the most valuable a.
Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Witherbys fivevolume handbook of british birds 193841 and roger tory petersons field guide to the birds 1947, which gives the field marks of all north american. See more ideas about birds of america, audubon birds and john james audubon. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. The birds of america absorbed audubons attention for much of his life and its publication took nearly 12 years to complete. This first edition of birds of america by john james audubon, originally bought by the duke of portland some time after 1828, is expected to become the worlds most expensive book when it is. In 1824, three years after audubon began birds of america in earnest, he was ready to publish. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. 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. John james audubon 17851851 worked on the monumental birds of america from 18271838, illustrating and editing one of the largest and most expensive bird books in the world.
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. Each subscriber received five plates at a time as they were printed. To create this hardback edition, the natural history museums own original double elephant size folio was disbound and each of the 435. Audubon deliberately grouped the birds in a nontaxonomic order, so each installment included a large bird, medium and small birds. Audubons the birds of america 1937 published by the macmillan company, 500 pages. 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.
Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james first. Popular edition of john james audubons 1785 1851 illustrations of birds of america began painting in 1840. Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover barnes. The birds of america by john james audubon in pictures. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Macmillan co publisher with lithographs by duenewald printing. 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 balance that survives is found in museums, libraries. First edition of the birds of america by john james audubon, done by the philadelphia firm of j.
Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Collection of 288 audubon paintings, in color, accompanied by captions by ornothologist ludlow griscom 1890 1959, known as the dean of the birdwatchers. Full sized dummy of the regular edition of the book. Highresolution images courtesy of the john james audubon center at mill grove, audubon, pa, and the montgomery county, pa, audubon collection. Rare birds of america book by john james audubon sells for. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. First published in double elephant size approximately a metre tall in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for. 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. The lifes work of both a lover and observer of birds and nature.
The publishers of which i am aware include welcome rain, laurel glen, and wordsworth. 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. Bird print carolina parakeet vintage art print audubon book plate, print. John james audubons birds of america holds the record as the worlds most expensive book. A copy of the worlds most expensive book, john james audubons 19thcentury masterpiece birds of america, is set for auction later this month and is. John james audubon s birds of america is a portal into the natural world. In other words, there is a bird print on each side. Aug 8, 20 old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book plate hooded warbler 9 via etsy stay safe and healthy. Including the redwinged blackbird, painted bunting, wood duck, great blue heron, rubythroated hummingbird, purple finch, and blue jay, 46 different species of birds from all parts of the united states are included in this book. Audubons birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. From drawings made in the united states and their territories, john james audubon.
This is copy number 1916 of a limited edition of 2500, printed on allrag paper. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america bookplate print bird. This is a complete edition of john james audubons nineteenth century masterpiece, the birds of america. Audubons birds of america coloring book john james. 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. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. 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. A copy of birds of america by john james audubon, published in 1937 by macmillan co. Not all of the specimens illustrated in the work were collected by audubon himself, some were sent to him by john kirk townsend. 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. Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner inc. John james audubon jeanjacques audubon april 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was a french american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter.
Other articles where the birds of america is discussed. The birds of america from drawings made in the united states and their territories. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction. The birds of america by john james audubon alibris.
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 by audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. How many copies were eventually printed is unknown, but it is thought to be no less than 170 and no more than 200. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition. The rare copy of john james audubon s birds of america was bought by london dealer michael tollemache for. Reproduced in color for the first time from the collection at the newyork historical society. Of the 200 copies of the birds of america, only a handful is owned by individuals. Rare copy of audubons birds of america for sale science. Audubons childhood fascination with drawing birds became his obsession. Get the best deals on john james audubon birds art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. Old 1937 antique vintage book john james audubon birds of. Birds of america john james audubon bauman rare books. Bowen in 18401844 size is approximately 6 12 x 10 inches genuine audubon lithograph blue mountain warbler male pl. 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.
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. Audubon originally published the book by subscription. Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book. He was notable for his extensive studies documenting all types of american birds and for his detailed illustrations that. The story behind john james audubons birds of america. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. These bookplates, prints, or pages are two 2 sided. John james audubon the birds of america 21st century edition.
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