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Printed between 1827 and 1838, it contains 435 lifesize watercolors of north american birds havell edition, all reproduced from handengraved plates, and is. Oct 3, 2015 a personal selection of iconic american natural history prints from the early 19th century. 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 drawn from nature american masters. Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover barnes. First published in double elephant size approximately a metre tall in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for.

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 published. A copy of the worlds most expensive book, john james audubon s 19thcentury masterpiece birds of america, is set for auction later this month and is. The books and links below may prove useful and interesting. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. 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.

Among the most significant american books of the 19th century, audubons the birds of. 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. 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. Nearly all later ornithological works were inspired by audubon s artistry and high standards, and birds of america is considered one of the greatest examples of book. The present plates 436500 are reproduced from that book. 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. First edition thus, limited edition numbered 14262500 copies. Audubons home, and columbus circles past the new york. The birds of america by john james audubon 1937 macmillan eigth printing. John james audubon books list of books by author john james.

Audubon is also known for having identified 25 new species. John james audubon 17851851 was america s preeminent 19thcentury naturalist illustrator. This plate has been carefully removed from the fine limited edition published by w. John james audubgon was born april 26, 1785 at aux cayes, the son of a french naval officer. Highresolution images courtesy of the john james audubon center at mill grove, audubon, pa, and the montgomery county, pa, audubon. Contains gorgeous color plates including latin name of species and notes on the birds range, etc. 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. The birds of america volume five by audubon, john james. These bookplates, prints, or pages are two 2 sided. Jan 19, 2012 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. Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book plate. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter.

Macmillan co publisher with lithographs by duenewald printing. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james first. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. To reproduce his fathers work, john woodhouse chose chromolithography, a popular medium in europe at the time, and interested julius bien, a lithographer who had immigrated to the united states from. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. Jan 20, 2014 in 1824, three years after audubon began birds of america in earnest, he was ready to publish. He interspersed these bird biographies with episodes on life in america during this turbulent period. Audubon s birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Dec 12, 2009 audubon s birds of america book duration. John james audubon portrait of audubon by john syme, 1826 born. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubons birds. These remastered images have had nothing added or taken away they simply show the wonderful work previously hidden under nearly 200 years worth of dirt, discolouration, fading and damage. The lifes work of both a lover and observer of birds and nature.

John bachman, audubon s longtime collaborator, visited him in 1847 and wrote, his noble mind is all in ruins it is indescribably sad. Rhodes shows us young audubon arriving in new york from france in 1803, his. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america. The birds of america, volume 6 the birds of america, john james audubon volume 6 of the birds of america. Feb 8, 2017 john james audubon april 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an artist and naturalist who drew birds from life and created the mammoth book the birds of america. It was printed by macmillan company in 1946 and it is a fifth edition. American watercolor painting, birds in art, classification, miniature books, ornithologists, specimens, artists, ornithological illustration, geographical distribution, juvenile literature, birds, biography, pictorial works, sale. John james audubon books list of books by author john. Audubons the birds of america 1937 published by the macmillan company, 500 pages. The portraits, when bound, became some of the biggest books. The birds of america 1937 hardcover january 1, 1937. Offered is an original vintage 1937 john james audubon book plate, print, or bird print no. Six of the birds painted have become extinct since its publication. Iceland or jer falcon iceland or jer falcon, handcoloured engraving and aquatint by robert havell, jr.

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. Full sized dummy of the regular edition of the book. Audubons childhood fascination with drawing birds became his obsession. In other words, there is a bird print on each side. Birds of america by audubon, first edition abebooks. Sold vintage book rare the birds of america by john james audubon, 1937 collectible edition, william vogt intro, color plates every page nootherbooklikethis 5 out of. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction. 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. John james audubon dreamed of creating lifesized portraits of every species of bird in north america.

You can decide which side to display when you frame. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america etsy. Highresolution images courtesy of the john james audubon center at mill grove, audubon, pa, and the montgomery county, pa, audubon collection. 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 dominant wildlife artist. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. Birds of america by john james audubon 1946 hb the birds of america is an intriging book by author, john james audubon. The covers of the book have some wear and light soiling with a little bit of corner wear and edge wear. 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. Audubons birds of america john james audubons birds. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. He was born in haiti, the illegitimate son of a french sea captain and his mistress, then taken to. The portraits, when bound, became some of the biggest books ever madeand to read them, his. 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.

Published by the macmillan company, new york, 1937. I just got through reading rhodes excellent biography john james audubon. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubon s work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope.

The birds of america by john james audubon in pictures. His major work, a colorplate book entitled the birds of america, is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. Make offer vintage 1946 the birds of america audubon hc book 435 frameable plates. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. Acknowledged as one of the most important and beautiful color plate books ever published, john james audubon s the birds of america is also one of the rarest and most collectable. John james audubon was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. First edition of john james audubons birds of america book sold. Published in five volumes between 1827 and 1839, this work contains just over 700 north american bird species, including species that are now extinct. Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover abebooks. A few years later his younger son, john woodhouse audubon, began a reissue of the elephant folio edition of the birds of america.

John james audubon the birds of america 21st century edition. The illegitimate son of a french sea captain and plantation owner and a creole chambermaid who died months after his birth, he was educated in france and in 1803 came to live in his fathers estate, mill grove, near philadelphia. If you cannot visit a local dealer, then a trip to a mediumlarge library should yield some good audubon books. John james audubon is undoubtedly one of the greatest nature painters and writers in history. 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. Audubon originally published the book by subscription. The publishers of which i am aware include welcome rain, laurel glen, and wordsworth. Theres a good reason that the book commands such high. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to fetch. Birds of america by john james audubon sets booksale. See more ideas about john james audubon, audubon birds, birds of america. 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. 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 plates, the people who reprinted this book are not complete idiots.

The birds of america by john james audubon, cyril walker, roger tory peterson institute, virginia marie peterson. A precise replica of the complete works of john james audubon, comprising the birds of america 184044 and the quadrupeds of north america 185154 in their entirety john james audubon. One of the most valuable natural history books ever published, it shows birds in natural positions and in their native habitats. Price guide havell edition audubon print prices, audubon. The making of an american, which got me interested in obtaining a copy of birds of america. Bowen in 18401844 size is approximately 6 12 x 10 inches genuine audubon lithograph blue mountain warbler male pl. The story behind john james audubons birds of america. Buy the birds of america by john james audubon isbn. List of books and articles about john james audubon. 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. Very rare 1839 1st edition copy of john james audubon s, a synopsis of the birds of america.

The book has been rebacked at some point in the past, but it retains most of its original spine covering. 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. This is a complete edition of john james audubon s nineteenth century masterpiece, the birds of america. It was published from 1827 to 1839 in sets of four volumes. Audubons final list of subscribers to the birds of america comprises 161 entries. Carolina parrot carolina parrot, handcoloured engraving and aquatint by robert havell, jr. William vogt in the brief text that accompanies these plates, this general plan has been followed. The modern names, both vernacular and scientific, are given. Unfollow birds of america book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. John james audubons five mystery birds posted by jason kottke mar 07, 2017 over a period of thirteen years beginning in the 1820s, john james audubon painted 435 different species of american birds. The birds of america, the macmillan company, new york, november 1937. 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.

Norton in italy under the auspices of joel oppenheimer, a distinguished dealer of bird prints. The sevenvolume birds of america includes images of six nowextinct birds. John james audubon s birds of america is a portal into the natural world. The birds of america 1937 hardcover january 1, 1937 5. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london.

Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner. John james audubon jeanjacques audubon april 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was a french american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. From drawings made in the united states and their territories, john james audubon. In the 1830s audubon also wrote his ornithological biography which described the habits of the birds he drew. Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book plate about 10 34 x 8 12.

John james audubons the birds of america book has long been one of the most treasured books of natural history. 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. Over the years many authors have written entire books about the birds of america publication. First edition of the birds of america by john james audubon, done by the philadelphia firm of j. This is copy number 1916 of a limited edition of 2500, printed on allrag paper. See more ideas about john james audubon, birds of america, birds. The birds of america by john james audubon alibris. Each subscriber received five plates at a time as they were printed.