Buy audubons birds of america by roger tory peterson, virginia marie peterson online at alibris. Audubons birds of america coloring book by john james audubon, 9780486230498, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. In 1824, three years after audubon began birds of america in earnest, he was ready to publish. Was it audubon s complicated joke, equating his tall and spirited wife with a bird he described as timid and destitute of song. Birds of america cleveland museum of natural history. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. Audubon, was the first attempt to reproduce the birds lifesize. The birds of america absorbed audubons attention for much of his life and its publication took nearly 12 years to complete. 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. The birds of america by audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The richly illustrated 19th century book, featuring more than 400 handcolored illustrations of 1,037 lifesize birds, was one of just complete.
Each four volume set of the birds of america comprised 435 hand colored lifesize prints of 489 bird species. John james audubon 1785 1851 was an ornithologist of the early 19thcentury responsible for creating the largest and most beautiful illustrated bird book. Audubon s birds of america 1981 the audubon society. Birds of america is his seminal work, the one against which such contemporary bird artists as roger tory peterson and david sibley are measured. John james audubons paintings and descriptions of the birds of north america. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubon s work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. Jan 20, 2014 in 1824, three years after audubon began birds of america in earnest, he was ready to publish. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our favorite. 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. Audubon the writer national endowment for the humanities neh. The book gets its title from a birds of america plate of a swamp sparrow that is signed by the engraver in lucys name.
A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. 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. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition. This is a complete edition of john james audubon s nineteenth century masterpiece, the birds of america. Havell was a celebrated engraver who over the next decade would transform audubon s watercolor drawings into the brilliance that became the double elephant folio edition of the birds of america. Contains numerous color pages of lithographs and illustrations of birds. Its a stunning bookand a reminder to us of the importance of preserving these. This edition of audubon s birds of america displays his handcoloured engravings in reproductions taken from the original plates of the audubon societys archival. The audubon society baby elephant folio differs in many ways from any earlier. A copy of john james audubons early19thcentury illustrated birds of america sold in london tonight for 7. It was undertaken by julius bien in new york as a chromolithographic work and involved the transfer of the images from the original plates to. 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. Johnson reprint corporation and theatrum orbis terrarum, 197172.
Birds of america by john james audubon sets booksale. To renew john james audubon s masterpiece for the 21st century, the igroup press and yushodo have photographed the original edition of the birds of america using an 80 megapixel camera. This book includes chapters that will help the collector identify and authenticate prints from all of the original antique audubon editions, as well as all the collectible modern audubon editions. Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover barnes. Rare copy of audubons birds of america for sale science. Theres a good reason that the book commands such high prices. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition abebooks. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. The first edition doubleelephant folio set of audubons birds of america is one of the most important treasures in the museums rare book collection. Each of the 435 full color prints have been arranged phylogenetically in relation to the original plate numbers. 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. 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.
Audubons birds of america by roger tory peterson, virginia. There are 435 plates, originally done in 18271838 in london by audubon. Iii and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. 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. It is half leather bound on board with a hubbed spine. Audubon s birds of america coloring book 9780486230498 by paul e. Published january 1st 1981 by abbeville press hardcover, 650 pages authors. A copy of the worlds most expensive book, john james audubons 19thcentury masterpiece birds of america, is set for auction later this month. John james audubon 17851851 was for half a century north americas dominant nature artist, as well as the first in the region to conduct birdbanding experiments. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Birds of america john james audubon bauman rare books. The birds of america by john james audubon alibris. Buy 102 favorite audubon birds of america by roger tory peterson institute isbn.
John james audubon illustrator and a great selection of related books. Bachmans finch john james audubons birds of america. 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. There is nothing in the world of fine books quite like t. In 197172 the first complete edition of audubons great work, the birds of america, was published in amsterdam, the netherlands, using the original folio copy sold by audubon to the teyler museum in the early 1800s.
The story behind john james audubons birds of america. 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. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. First published in double elephant size approximately a metre tall in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for its stunning lifesize illustrations of birds. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubon s doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction in new york city. 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. The book devoted to audubon, homer, whistler and nineteenthcentury america was written by john wilmerding, b. It was undertaken by julius bien in new york as a chromolithographic work and involved the transfer of the images from the original plates to stones. Buy a cheap copy of audubons birds of america the audubon. Find great deals on ebay for birds of america audubon and audubon birds of america book. There are separate chapters with advice and recommendations for buying and selling audubon prints, plus special chapters about buying and selling. It was published from 1827 to 1839 in sets of four volumes.
This volume, compiled by roger tory peterson and virginia marie peterson, was published by abbeville press, new york. 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. John james audubon the birds of america 21st century edition. Audubon birds america 1840 first edition original octavo prints. Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner inc. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction. Firm binder, some discoloration to cover, in overall very good condition. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. John james audubons birds of america in a single lot sale immediately following our fine books and manuscripts auction. Each of the 435 full color prints have been arranged phylogenetically in relation to. Buy audubon s birds of america by roger tory peterson, virginia marie peterson online at alibris. The audubon society baby elephant folio by roger tory.
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. Craftsmen in japan have hand made a limited edition of 100 sets in four volumes as elegant as the originals. 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. To create this hardback edition, the natural history museums own original double elephant size folio was disbound and each of the 435 beautiful.
The birds of america from drawings made in the united states and their territories. 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 bien edition, issued by audubons artist son, john w. In october 1971, employing the most faithful printing method available, the best materials and the ablest craftsmen of their age, the amsterdam firm of theatrum orbis terrarum ltd. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. The sale affirmed audubons stature as the worlds most celebrated bird. First published in double elephant size approximately a metre tall in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for. Audubon the writer national endowment for the humanities. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Acknowledged as one of the most important and beautiful color plate books ever published, john james audubons the birds of america is also one of the rarest and most collectable. This is a complete edition of john james audubons nineteenth century masterpiece, the birds of america. The igroup press and yushodo are delighted to publish a limited edition of 100 sets of the birds of america by john james audubon 1785 to 1851. The story behind john james audubons birds of america rare.
To renew john james audubons masterpiece for the 21st century, the igroup press and yushodo have photographed the original edition of the birds of america using an 80 megapixel camera. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. Twothirds of north american bird species are at risk of extinction from climate change. This edition of audubons birds of america displays his handcoloured engravings in reproductions taken from the original plates of the audubon societys archival. Audubons birds of america 1981 the audubon society baby elephant folio book.
How audubons birds of america changed natural history youtube. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. The birds of america is one of the best known natural history books ever produced and also the most valuable a. This book displays reproductions of some of audubons engravings as found in the audubon society baby elephant folio. Considered the artists greatest triumph, the oversized fourvolume set that contains 435 handcolored prints of his watercolor drawings. This book was published in 1981 by abbeville press, new york.
Sep 10, 2010 rare copy of audubons birds of america for sale. Buy a cheap copy of audubon s birds of america the audubon. 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 audubon 17851851 was for half a century north americas. The birds of america, from drawings made in the united states and their territories by audubon, john james 17851851 and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time.
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. Audubon the birds of america hardcover published by crown hardcover, 124. 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 audubons original, massive doubleelephant folio, the heaviest volume of which weighs 56 pounds. A 1981 copy of audubons birds of america by roger tory peterson and virginia marie peterson. Audubon created a genre of illustration that didnt exist before. An optional digital display panel is offered to owners of the 21st century edition.
919 870 894 919 1588 32 413 722 788 3 1569 853 323 1173 501 221 995 959 1425 924 1002 1445 905 647 39 1472 1434 932 1361 603