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Audubons original plates, numbered to correspond to the pages of the book, have been reproduced in color on the covers. The original watercolor painting by john james audubon for the birds of america books, 2 volumes, published 1966 by american heritage publishing, new york. Johnson reprint corporation and theatrum orbis terrarum, 197172. The story behind john james audubons birds of america. Bowen in 18401844 size is approximately 6 12 x 10 inches genuine audubon lithograph blue mountain warbler male pl. Audubon centennial edition the birds of america image. The audubon society baby elephant folio by roger tory.
The book has been hand signed by both authors in red marking pen on the front special edition end page. Audubon 1st octavo edition please use the search box above to find specific birds. 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. Never having met with it until i visited the great pine forest, where. 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. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. This volume, compiled by roger tory peterson and virginia marie peterson, was published by abbeville press, new york. Birds of america is one of the best known natural history books ever produced and also one of the most valuable a complete set sold at auction in december. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our. Audubon s birds of america baby elephant folio peterson hardcover book 1981. The birds of america from drawings made in the united states and their territories. Audubons aviary illuminates the original masterpieces that were created by audubon himself and tells the story of their creation. In honouring so humble an object as this finch with the name of bachman, my aim is to testify the high regard in which i hold that learned and most estimable individual, to whose friendship i owe more than i can express on this occasion. All audubon s brilliant bird engravings come alive in one complete package.
Thesese limited edition prints are the finest audubon reproductions in the world. Audubon magazine, natural history magazine, the magazine antiques, american birds, the smithsonian, the print world, bird watchers digest, birders world, and numerous antique newspapers. Birds of america john james audubon bauman rare books. This book was published in 1981 by abbeville press, new york. The audubon society baby elephant folio differs in many ways from any earlier. He has briefly described the male, of which he had obtained but a single specimen. 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 sparkling tiny folio edition of audubons birds of america displays all 435 of audubons handcolored engravings, graced with an illuminating introduction by roger tory peterson that places audubon in his ornithological and art historical context. Published january 1st 1981 by abbeville press hardcover, 650 pages authors. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. The publishers of which i am aware include welcome rain, laurel glen, and wordsworth. 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.
All of john james audubons brilliant bird engravings are graced by illuminating commentary by roger tory peterson, one of americas bestknown ornithologists, in this diminutive, yet lavish volume. 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. 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. Audubons birds of america, by peterson 1981 signed, ltd. It is to the persevering industry of wilson that we are indebted for the discovery of this bird. Birds of america by john james audubon sets booksale. Issued with the full endorsement and cooperation of the. The audubon society baby elephant folio hardcover 1981. This book displays reproductions of some of audubons engravings as found in the audubon society baby elephant folio. John james audubgon was born april 26, 1785 at aux cayes, the son of a french naval officer. This sparkling tiny folio edition of audubons birds of america displays all 435 of audubon s handcolored engravings, graced with an illuminating introduction by roger tory peterson that places audubon in his ornithological and art historical context. Each of the 435 full color prints have been arranged phylogenetically in relation to.
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. Buy 102 favorite audubon birds of america by roger tory peterson institute isbn. Audubon birds america 1840 first edition original octavo. Autumnal warbler john james audubons birds of america. 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.
This edition of audubons birds of america displays his handcoloured engravings in reproductions taken from the original plates of the audubon societys archival. The original water color paintings by john james audubon. Early in his career he took on all kinds of work such as engraving cutlery, making the wood blocks for advertisements, and illustrating childrens books. The book was published in several editions between 1997 and 2000. Birds of america by john james audubon 1946 hb the birds of america is an intriging book by author, john james audubon. 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. 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. Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover barnes. First edition of the birds of america by john james audubon, done by the philadelphia firm of j. Audubon magazine this important volume presents all the dazzling watercolors that audubon painted for these the birds of america. Buy a cheap copy of audubons birds of america the audubon. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. Audubon society baby elephant book folio, birds of america, 1981.
In 1824, three years after audubon began birds of america in earnest, he was ready to publish. The birds of america, 1858 60 bien edition the bien edition, issued by audubons artist son, john w. Audubons birds of america the audubon society baby. For the first time since their initial appearance in john james audubon s unparalleled elephant folio 1827 38, these magnificent handcolored engravings have been completely reorganized in modern phylogenetic order. Audubon prints and books is advertised throughout the united states, including. The audubon society baby elephant folio differs in many ways from any earlier edition of the birds of america. Bachmans finch john james audubons birds of america. The octavo editions, called the birds of america from drawings made in the united states and its territories, was published in seven volumes by the author and j. Virtually new copy of this immense and beautiful book. This vintage, softcover book contains the impressive bird illustrations of john james audubon along with a menagerie of philosophical quotes. He gradually turned to illustrating, writing and publishing his own books, gaining an adult audience for the fine illustrations in a.
Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubon s birds of america with the same or similar title. Firm binder, some discoloration to cover, in overall very good condition. Audubons birds of america bookplate 1950 first etsy. Buy audubon s birds of america in antiquarian and collectable books and. All audubons brilliant bird engravings come alive in one complete package. Audubon s birds of america in antiquarian and collectable books. The hardcover book is in very good condition, free from rips, tears, bend, and writing. Contains numerous color pages of lithographs and illustrations of birds. From flying to nesting, eating to singingwhat birds are doing, and why sibley guides david allen sibley. Original watercolor paintings by john james audubon for the birds of america two volume boxed set. There are 435 plates, originally done in 18271838 in london by audubon. 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. Used items may not include supplementary materials such as cds or access codes. John james audubon and the making of the birds of america william souder.
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