The story of john james audubon, artist capturing hundreds of species of birds across early america. Buy the birds of america by john james audubon isbn. Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover barnes. We are on the eve of our departure for the coast of labrador. These bookplates, prints, or pages are two 2 sided.
Books by john james audubon author of birds of america. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition. In other words, there is a bird print on each side. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubon s work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. First edition thus, limited edition numbered 14262500 copies. John james audubon 1785 1851 was an ornithologist of the early 19th century responsible for creating the largest and most beautiful illustrated bird book.
I have a audubon 1937 book called the birds of america. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. In the 1830s audubon also wrote his ornithological biography which described the habits of the birds he drew. Audubon used the finest of specimens and all types of media including oil crayon, pastel watercolors, ink. Original water color paintings by john james audubon for birds of america by john james audubon, marshall b. Birds of america by john james audubon 1946 hb the birds of america is an intriging book by author, john james audubon. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Click here to watch the trailer and find out more about the film. The hardcover of the the john james audubon portfolio. See more ideas about john james audubon, birds of america and audubon prints.
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The birds of america the cover shows a louisiana heron, egretta tricolor authorjohn james audubon original titlethe birds of america. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. A9 1827 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. A selection of the original drawings and watercolors used in the making of birds of america. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The story behind john james audubons birds of america. 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. Iii and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Birds pictorial works publication date 18271838 pages435 lc classql674. When audubon was preparing for his labrador expedition, his elder son, victor gifford, was in london supervising havells engraving of the birds of america. Six of the birds painted have become extinct since its publication.
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. 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. The original water color paintings by john james audubon. Full sized dummy of the regular edition of the book. 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. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. I cant believe anyone could find fault with this book based on textual errors. It was printed by macmillan company in 1946 and it is a fifth edition. Audubon s birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Offered is an original vintage 1937 john james audubon book plate, print, or bird print no. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubons birds. Audubons birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Original watercolor paintings by john james audubon for the birds of america two volume boxed set. John james audubons most popular book is birds of america.
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May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. Membership benefits include one year of audubon magazine and the latest on birds and their habitats. 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. 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. Your support helps secure a future for birds at risk. John james audubons birds of america 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.
John james audubgon was born april 26, 1785 at aux cayes, the son of a french naval officer. In 1824, three years after audubon began birds of america in earnest, he was ready to publish. 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. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. This plate has been carefully removed from the fine limited edition published by w. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. 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. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. A copy of birds of america by john james audubon, published in 1937 by macmillan co. Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library.
I just got through reading rhodes excellent biography john james audubon. The birds of america 1937 hardcover january 1, 1937. John james audubon books list of books by author john. 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. Macmillan co publisher with lithographs by duenewald printing. 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. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time.
Price new from used from hardcover, january 1, 1937. Get the best deals on john james audubon lithograph art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. Audubon vividly captures the remarkable life of john james audubon. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Buy the birds of america complete ed of audubons classic work by john james audubon isbn. Johnson reprint corporation and theatrum orbis terrarum, 197172. How james audubon captured the romance of the new world. One of the most important pieces in the museums rare book collection is the double elephant folio edition of birds of america by john james audubon. First published in double elephant size approximately a metre tall in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for. John james audubon lithograph art prints for sale ebay. Beginning in about 1820, audubon set out to paint every north american bird in its natural habitat in poses that illustrated the identifying features of each species. See all books authored by john james audubon, including the birds of america, and the art of audubon. Published by the macmillan company, new york, 1937. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required.
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