Audubons the birds of america 1937 published by the macmillan company, 500 pages. This book is in acceptable to good condition based on some discoloration yellowing of the first few. 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. Birds of america by audubon, first edition abebooks. In other words, there is a bird print on each side. Each subscriber received five plates at a time as they were printed. The birds of america by john james audubon first edition. They were first reproduced in the octavo birds of america published by audubon in new york and j. Includes bibliographical references pages 481489 the making of an american america my country the birds of america from the pulitzer prizewinning historian richard rhodes. The famous depiction of a falcon from the birds of america by the worldfamous frenchamerican naturalist and painter john james audubon 17851851, which was purchased at a christies auction. Jul 25, 2007 john james audubon is best known for the birds of america, a book of 435 images, portraits of every bird then known in the united states painted and reproduced in the size of life. Price guide havell edition audubon print prices, audubon. The birds of america john james audubon 1937 macmillan exlib.
Unfollow audubon birds of america 1937 to stop getting updates on. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america. He was notable for his extensive studies documenting all types of american. A large heavy book, the birds of american, by john james audubon with an introduction and description text by william vogt, published by the macmillan. Reference audubon reproduction editions princeton audubon. The 19th century masterpiece, replete with count em 435 handcolored illustrations, has long been considered a crucial document about u.
The modern names, both vernacular and scientific, are given. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. You can decide which side to display when you frame. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our. He was notable for his expansive studies to document all types of. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubon s work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book plate. In this listing we have the 1937 first edition from the macmillan co. Audubon s birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Books by john james audubon author of birds of america. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. Macmillan published duenewald lithographs in their 1937 book audubons birds of america.
Bowen in 18401844 size is approximately 6 12 x 10 inches genuine audubon lithograph blue mountain warbler male pl. I just got through reading rhodes excellent biography john james audubon. This book is in acceptable to good condition based on some discoloration yellowing of the first few pages and edges of book as well as some signs of wear on binding as. The amsterdam set is published in hollandthe first complete set of fullsized facsimiles since the double elephant folio in 1839. John james audubon 17851851 was not the first person to attempt to paint and describe all the birds of america alexander wilson has that distinction, but for half a century he was the young countrys. Norton in italy under the auspices of joel oppenheimer, a distinguished dealer of bird prints. Mar 24, 2020 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 birds of america by john james audubon macmillan co. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. Audubon originally published the book by subscription. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. The portraits, when bound, became some of the biggest books ever madeand to read. 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. Offered is an original vintage 1937 john james audubon book plate, print, or bird print no.
The ariel prints are published in england, germany, and the u. Macmillan published duenewald lithographs in their 1937 book audubon s birds of america. Bowen in 18401844 size is approximately 6 12 x 10 inches genuine audubon lithograph blue. Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover abebooks. The amsterdam set is published in hollandthe first complete set. The making of an american, which got me interested in obtaining a copy of birds of. John james audubon drawn from nature american masters. The birds of americajohn james audubon 1937 macmillan color. For anyone interested in one of the more famous plates in the bien edition of john james audubon s, birds of north america, this may serve to whet his or her appetite.
Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to fetch. 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. The birds of americajohn james audubon 1937 macmillan. 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.
The birds of america by john james audubon 1937 limited edition great condition. Iceland or jer falcon iceland or jer falcon, handcoloured engraving and aquatint by robert havell, jr. Aug 8, 20 old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book plate hooded warbler 9 via etsy stay safe and healthy. John james audubon the birds of america london, macmillan 1937 first english edition with the original american. Birds of america bien edition 185860 the original audubon bien edition consisted of 150 different printed images on 105 different sheets measuring about 2612 x 3912. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also. These bookplates, prints, or pages are two 2 sided. 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. Contains gorgeous color plates including latin name of species and notes on the birds range, etc.
Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james first. These measure 8 34 x 12 12, and were limited to 2500 copies. The portraits, when bound, became some of the biggest books ever madeand to read them, his. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover. John james audubon dreamed of creating lifesized portraits of every species of bird in north america. Twelve images measuring 9 x 6 12 published by harcourtbrace. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. For anyone interested in one of the more famous plates in the bien edition of john james audubons, birds of north america, this may serve to whet his or her appetite. The birds of america, the macmillan company, new york, november 1937. 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. Includes bibliographical references pages 481489 the making of an american america my country the birds of america from the pulitzer prizewinning historian richard rhodes, the first major biography of john james audubon in forty years, and the first to illuminate fully the private and family life of the master illustrator of the natural world.
See more ideas about birds of america, birds and plates. The original watercolor paintings by john james audubon for the birds of america is published by the newyork historical society. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america etsy. Audubon havell edition price guide 1 the audubon havell edition and price guide john james audubon s original birds of america double elephant folio was easily the finest natural history book ever. 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. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter.
A large heavy book, the birds of american, by john james audubon with an introduction and description text by william vogt, published by the macmillan company, 1937 book is packed full of. The lifes work of both a lover and observer of birds and nature. The present plates 436500 are reproduced from that book. Among the entries on the list of the worlds most expensive books at auction are copies of.
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