The book comprises reproductions of the 474 watercolour plates which audubon created as a prototype for the large engraved edition of the birds of america. One of the finest ornithological works ever printed audubon, john james. This book covers all the native and vagrant species of birds seen on the north american continent. Rare copy of audubons birds of america for sale science. Bird books north american birds birds of north america. Beginning with backyard basics, an easytofollow, richly illustrated presentation on observing and identifying birdswith tips on attracting and feeding your favorite birds, birdhouses, and birdfriendly landscapes to entice nestingthe book is full of national geographics iconic field guide images and maps. Field guide to john james audubons 1785 1851 extraordinary illustrations of birds of america, collection of 288 birds paintings in color, accompanied by captions from ornothologist ludlow griscom 1890 1959, known as the dean of the birdwatchers. Mar, 2001 the book was published in several editions between 1997 and 2000. Theres a good reason that the book commands such high.
The sevenvolume birds of america includes images of six nowextinct birds. This gallery shows the most desirable of all of audubons original art work. Each book is available as a printed softcover book that ships to anywhere in the world, or as an internet adobe pdf download. John james audubons birds of america holds the record as the worlds most expensive book. The original book is one of the most significant books ever to be published in the world. Books by john james audubon author of birds of america. Original watercolor paintings by john james audubon for the birds of america two volume boxed set. It has the virtues of being nationally comprehensive, easy to follow illustrations, maps, songs, and descriptions are provided on the same two pages, and perhaps best of all, small enough to.
The book called the complete birds of north america, is a book recommended to be part of any birders library. Dover press, the birds of america, 7 vol paperback edition of the 184044 octavo edition, black and white illustrations, text includes bird biographies. See all books authored by john james audubon, including the birds of america, and the art of audubon. Audubon deliberately grouped the birds in a nontaxonomic order, so each installment included a large bird, medium and small birds. The publishers of which i am aware include welcome rain, laurel glen, and wordsworth. The drawings are bright and vividhowever there is a little bit of yellowing on the pages. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. This collection includes approximately fifty fullcolor reproductions of original works. Theres very little loss of any images and its had the luck. The birds of america from drawings made in the united states and their territories. 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.
Introduction and descriptive captions by ludlow griscom. Contains gorgeous color plates including latin name of species and notes on the birds range, etc. Make offer 2 vol the original water color paintings the birds of america john j audubon. First edition of the birds of america by john james audubon, done by the philadelphia firm of j. Text selected for the adubon society pocket guide series on familiar birds of north america, eastern and westerns regions, published 1986. The exceptional duke of portland set of audubons masterpiece among the finest copies in private hands of this icon of american art, and the finest colorplate book ever produced. Dec 07, 2010 a copy of john james audubons early19thcentury illustrated birds of america sold in london tonight for 7. National geographic kids bird guide of north america. The book was published in several editions between 1997 and 2000. John audubons legendary the birds of america for kindle, volume 1, featuring restored versions of plates 1217, including audubons famous depictions of the whiteheaded eagle bald eagle, fish osprey, raven, pileated woodpecker, raven, golden eagle, barn owl, louisiana heron, the extinct carolina parakeet and passenger pigeon, as well as over 200 others. 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 is a set that hasnt been trimmed very much at all. Robbins, bertel bruun, herbert spencer zim, herbert s. This is a complete edition of john james audubon s nineteenth century masterpiece, the birds of america.
Original water color paintings by john james audubon. See more ideas about audubon prints, john james audubon and birds of america. This is copy number 1916 of a limited edition of 2500, printed on allrag paper. Each subscriber received five plates at a time as they were printed. An early subscribers copy of john james audubons double elephant folio incomparably the most important and most beautiful colorplate book ever published. Ornithological biography, or an account of the habits of the birds of the united states of america. The birds of america the cover shows a louisiana heron, egretta tricolor authorjohn james audubon original titlethe birds of america.
Apr 14, 2001 the golden field guide, birds of north america has been a favorite companion for countless birders since it was first published in the late 1960s. Birds of america by john james audubon sets booksale. Audubons birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This reprint of the two volume set is the only sensible alternative.
My images of audubon is a very popular cdrom that contains all 500 images of the audubon 1st octavo edition of birds of america, along with audubon s original text for each bird. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition abebooks. Ok so the original of this is found in 120 or so sets of double elephant folio books i say. See more ideas about audubon birds, birds of america and john james audubon. These are copper plate engravings 435 plates printed on high quality. The national geographic kids bird guide of north america will be both accessible and tons of fun. 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. This important new volume presents all the dazzling watercolors that audubon painted for these monumental engravings. See more ideas about audubon birds, john james audubon and birds of america. Carolina parrot carolina parrot, handcoloured engraving and aquatint by robert havell, jr. 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. Original havell engravings, bien color lithograph, octavos, and oppenheimer editions prints. Audubon fascicle gallery this gallery consists of original fascicles from the first edition octavo series from audubons birds of america. These included his original subscribers copy, as far as it had been published.
A9 1827 the birds of america is a book by naturalist and painter john james audubon, containing illustrations of a wide variety of birds. The lifes work of both a lover and observer of birds and nature. The birds of america by john james audubon, macmillan, 1942. National geographic backyard guide to the birds of north america. Sep 10, 2010 john james audubon s birds of america holds the record as the worlds most expensive book. Make offer vintage 1946 the birds of america audubon hc book 435 frameable plates. Audubons the birds of america 1937 published by the macmillan company, 500 pages. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubon s birds of america with the same or similar title.
A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. Audubon prints birds of america original octavos 1st. Only 120 complete sets of audubons 435 handcoloured, lifesized engravings. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition. The original edition of the birds of america sometimes called the havell edition after its printer, and sometimes called the double elephant folio. It is quite impossible for the man in the street to own such a book. If you follow them, you will not only have a great deal of coloring pleasure, but you will also learn how to identify many important birds. A collection of offset lithographs on paper after john james audubon 1785 1851 of birds of america fifty selections with commentaries by roger tory peterson published by the macmillan company, ny. In 1971 there was offered for subscription a fullsized 98 x 68 cm facsimile edition of twenty selected plates reproduced from the original folio edition of audubons birds of america limited to 250 copies for the united states, numbered and signed by j. If you shave it, you could shave a feather or a beak. My images of audubon is a very popular cdrom that contains all 500 images of the audubon 1st octavo edition of birds of america, along with audubons original text for each bird.
Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubons birds of america with the same or similar title. The artworks are accompanied by the scientific descriptions that were used in the original birds of america and there is also a new introduction by worldrenowned. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. Johnson reprint corporation and theatrum orbis terrarum, 197172. The audubon centennial edition comprises of all 435 bird image prints, as. Birds pictorial works publication date 18271838 pages435 lc classql674. Jan 09, 2012 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. 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. The introduction offers information about using the book an explanation of how birds are grouped a discussion of migratory ranges tips on identification a diagram. Audubon originally published the book by subscription. Bowen in 18401844 size is approximately 6 12 x 10 inches genuine audubon lithograph blue mountain warbler male pl. 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.
Field guide to john james audubon s 1785 1851 extraordinary illustrations of birds of america, collection of 288 birds paintings in color, accompanied by captions from ornothologist ludlow griscom 1890 1959, known as the dean of the birdwatchers. Fifty of the countrys most popular birds will be laid out in stunning twopage spreads that will include information such as their range, the sounds they make, and the food they like to eat. 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. All bird guide text and rangemaps adapted from lives of north american birds by kenn. The birds of america is a book by naturalist and painter john james audubon, containing. Reproductions of audubons birds of america audubon prints.
In order to complete the book, the museum purchased subsequent plates directly. John james audubon books list of books by author john. 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. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. The birds of america is a monumental classic, but it has never been explored like this before. John james audubons the birds of america was immediately recognized as an extraordinary achievement and perhaps the greatest contribution ever made of art in the service of science. To create this hardback edition, the natural history museums own original double elephant. This book is the complete collection of the gorgeous work of john james audubon, all 435 plates of his original workand no there are no missing or out of order. This volume describes and illustrates with color photos, some 82 species. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. First published in double elephant size approximately a metre tall in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for. Birds of america by audubon, first edition abebooks. Birds of america john james audubon bauman rare books. A national treasure is celebrated in this landmark publication.
Mar 26, 2015 timeless illustrations from birds of america by ornithologist, artist, and naturalist john james audubon. Original water color paintings by john james audubon for. Audubons birds of america popular edition 1950 macmillan. Mar 28, 2003 audubon s original plates, numbered to correspond to the pages of the book, have been reproduced in color on the covers. This book was published in 1942 by the macmillan company in new york. Very good cover, spine, closed gutters, and well attached pages. The result is variety, surprise, and incredibly, movement. Audubons reputation as a great artist and naturalist was recognized throughout the world when he published from london, between 1827 and 1838, his famous double elephant folio prints.
Birds of america by audubon abebooks shop for books. The birds of america used books and rare books from. The birds of america absorbed audubons attention for much of his life and its publication took nearly 12 years to complete. Original water color paintings by john james audubon for birds of america by john james audubon. During the period 1827 to 1839, audubon produced the images for his monumental the birds of america boa with the assistance of engravers william lizars of scotland for the first few prints and then with robert havell, sr and jr. It provides information on all the birds listed on the aba bird list. 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 original water color paintings by john james audubon for. Audubon book gallery this gallery consists of books by and about audubon and other related artists.
Audubons birds of america coloring book book depository. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. 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. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction. Original audubon havell edition prints, birds of america. Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner. Spine is faded and light wear to cover else very good condition. 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. The birds of america by john james audubon alibris. These prints were engraved and handcolored chiefly by robert havell in 87 numbers of five plates each. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. With this book, the birds of america, there are so many large images its important theyre not cut down, because some of the birds take up almost the whole page. 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 birds of my life this magnificent new book celebrating two of america s greatest game birds is the pinnacle of one mans lifetime devotion to ruffed grouse bonasa umbellus and american woodcock scolopax minor, what he calls the classic combination of upland gunning.