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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. Over fifteen years ago, joy kiser was a librarian in a small ohio town when she first saw the book illustrations of the nests and eggs of birds of ohio in a display case. It also contains all 155 images of the 1st octavo edition of the quadrupeds of north america, along with audubon and the rev. The last full edition of the birds of america, which went up for auction in 2010. To create this hardback edition, the natural history museums own original double elephant size folio was disbound and each of the 435. This book contains the complete collection of the 435 illustrations from audubon s famous havell edition double elephant folio of birds of america. The newyork historical society has an exciting adoptanaudubon bird program. These bookplates, prints, or pages are two 2 sided. 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. A copy of the worlds most expensive book, john james audubons.

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You can decide which side to display when you frame. Although many attempts have been made to recreate the magnificent illustrations in audubons masterpiece, nothing equals. 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. Heritage prints has direct access to these original works and reproduces them perfectly using. Jan 09, 2012 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. Eastern audubon society a portable, comprehensive field guidebrimming with concise descriptions and stunning color photographs, and designed to fit into your back pocketfrom the goto reference source for over 18 million nature lovers. John james audubons birds of america holds the record as the worlds most expensive book. Audubon, mark catesby, alexander wilson, pierrejoseph redoute, dr. Bowen in 18401844 size is approximately 6 12 x 10 inches genuine audubon lithograph blue mountain warbler male pl. 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. Free shipping on many items browse your favorite brands.

This marvelous edition of audubons birds of america displays all 435 of audubons brilliant handcolored engravings in exquisite reproductions taken from the original plates of the audubon societys archival copy of the rare double elephant folio. Favorite audubon birds of america by john james audubon. Unfollow birds of america audubon to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Offered is an original vintage 1937 john james audubon book plate, print, or bird print no. It doesnt say tiny anywhere, only in amazons description. A copy of the worlds most expensive book, john james audubons 19thcentury masterpiece birds of america, is set for auction later this month and is. Colin harrison and cyril walker, scientific officers of the british museum of natural history. Unfollow audubon birds of america book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Kiser published by princeton architectural press offers details about the history of amateur naturalist genevieve jones and her family. 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. Sep 10, 2010 john james audubon s birds of america holds the record as the worlds most expensive book. Original watercolor paintings by john james audubon for the. Unfollow birds of america audubon to stop getting updates on. Click to read more about favorite audubon birds of america by john james audubon.

An early subscribers copy of john james audubons double elephant folio incomparably the most important and most beautiful colorplate book ever published. Audubon galleries is the worlds leading dealer in art by john james audubon, including editions of his prints in both elephant folio and smaller formats, as well as his books and even original artwork. Favorite autubon birds of america book by john james audubon. The artworks are accompanied by the scientific descriptions that were used in the original birds of america and there is also a new introduction by world. Audubon s birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Favorite autubon birds of america by john james audubon. Audubons aviary illuminates the original masterpieces that were created by audubon himself and tells the story of their creation. This is a complete edition of john james audubons nineteenth century masterpiece, the birds of america. Audubons birds of america coloring book 159 copies. Wonderfully illustrated with full page colorful prints.

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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. Consists of a complete double elephant folio set 435 plates of audubons birds of america and his ornithological biography. Excellent art conservation services are provided for all types of two dimension artwork, include works on paper, canvas, and fine photography. Birds pictorial works publication date 18271838 pages435 lc classql674. Complete set audubons birds of america birds of america is the result of audubons mission to paint every bird in north america. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. 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. 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.

Audubon prints birds of america original octavos 1st. Favorite autubon birds of america book by john james. Oct 3, 2015 a personal selection of iconic american natural history prints from the early 19th century. Robert thornton, basilius besler, john gould, edward lear, and other important natural history artists. J ohn james audubon, whose name is synonymous with american ornithology, was born in les cayes, haiti then saintdomingue in 1785, and lived in france from the ages of five to eighteen.

Theres a good reason that the book commands such high. A rare opportunity to experience this book up close awaits visitors to chicagos field museum during its exhibition audubons birds of america through january 12, 2020. The book consists of 435 handcolored lifesize prints made from engraved plates. This book contains the complete collection of the 435 illustrations from audubons famous havell edition double elephant folio of birds of america. She told me that it was her favorite book for doing research and that she often checked it out at the library but couldnt afford it. 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. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price. Nov 14, 2019 john james audubons the birds of america was immediately recognized as an extraordinary achievement and perhaps the greatest contribution ever made of art in the service of science. 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. In other words, there is a bird print on each side. Bird watchingnorth america, field guides birds, books. The lifes work of both a lover and observer of birds and nature. The birds of america book from original drawings by john james audubon,1941.

Jul 30, 2003 the actual title is the national audubon society baby elephant folio audubon s birds of america. When the audubon society launched its redesigned website last month, it included gorgeous highresolution images of the 435 plates from john j. What you see here is exactly what audbuon intended you to see, nothing more. The imperial collection of audubon animals 85 copies. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction. It took 12 years, from 1826 to 1838, for robert havell, a 19th century london engraver, working from audubon s detailed watercolors, to finish the project, and when it was done, the collection. America s greatest naturalist and his voyage of discovery to labrador. Rare copy of audubons birds of america for sale science. We are passionate about natural history art, offering superb examples of rare works by john j. This book is not a coffee table book, it isnt for scholars, it isnt so big it wont fit into a bookcase, it sits nicely in the palm of your hand, actually covering just the palm of.

All 474 original watercolors for the birds of america by the legendary artistnaturalist john james audubon are candidates for adoption. Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner inc. Favorite autubon birds of america has 1 available editions to buy at half price books marketplace. Oct 01, 2011 to create this complete edition of audubons masterpiece, each of the 435 beautiful handcoloured prints was specially photographed from the natural history museums own original edition. In his bird art, he mainly forsook oil paint, the medium of serious artists of the day, in favor of watercolors and pastel crayons and occasionally pencil, charcoal, chalk, gouache.

John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. See more ideas about birds of america, audubon birds, birds. Audubon birds printable art illustrations download jpg files set of 6 jpg wall art birds of america vintage antique old book pages botanical farawaysoclose 5. What is the birds of america double elephant folio book. The birds of america the cover shows a louisiana heron, egretta tricolor authorjohn james audubon original titlethe birds of america.

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