T he the audubon centennial edition of john james audubons, the birds of america, double elephant folio is a unique print facsimile limited edition dedicated to the esteemed mission of the national audubon society to conserve our natural ecosystems. From a young age, audubon was obsessed by one idea. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. My images of audubon is a very popular cdrom that contains all 500 images of the audubon 1st octavo edition of birds of america, along with audubons original text for each bird.
Books by john james audubon author of birds of america. Unfollow birds of america audubon to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubons. In other words, there is a bird print on each side. These bookplates, prints, or pages are two 2 sided. Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book plate.
Audubon the birds of america signed, francis r cope jr. Offered is an original vintage 1937 john james audubon book plate, print, or bird print no. Indulge in glutenfree and healthy menu options at audubon restaurant north. The newyork historical society has an exciting adoptan audubon bird program. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. Twothirds of north american bird species are at risk of extinction from climate change. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america. Audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. 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, first edition. Arkansaw siskin, mealy redpoll, louisiana tanager, townsends bunting, buffbreasted finch. The birds of america absorbed audubons attention for much of his life and its publication took nearly 12 years to complete.
The value of your book is greatly determined by the condition. Audubon caught yellow fever upon arrival in new york city. Take your pick of beer, wine, or other beverages offered on this restaurants menu. Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book.
Rare copy of audubons birds of america for sale science. Oct 3, 2015 a personal selection of iconic american natural history prints from the early 19th century. 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 publishers of which i am aware include welcome rain, laurel glen, and wordsworth. All 474 original watercolors for the birds of america by the legendary artistnaturalist john james audubon are candidates for adoption. 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. 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. Beautiful hardbound book in green with gold lettering, the birds of america by john james audubon printed in 1937 by the macmillan company.
Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james first. 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. By joining forces to reach common goals, audubon in the parks will utilize the collective strengths of both. The portraits, when bound, became some of the biggest books ever madeand to read them, his. The audubon centennial edition comprises of all 435 bird image prints, as. Bowen in 18401844 size is approximately 6 12 x 10 inches genuine audubon lithograph blue mountain warbler male pl. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. John james audubon was a naturalist and painter and is considered one of the greatest bird artists of all time. Mar, 2001 the book was published in several editions between 1997 and 2000. John james audubon has 175 books on goodreads with 1953 ratings. 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 warbler, hermit warbler, blackthroated gray warbler. The book was published in several editions between 1997 and 2000. 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. His major work, a colorplate book entitled the birds of america 18271839. As long as our civilization lasts, america will be in debt to this genius roger tory peterson. Let us send you the latest in bird and conservation news. Proceeds fund the preservation and rotating display of the spectacular watercolors in the newyork historicals audubons birds of america focus gallery. Born in haiti in 1785, he spent much of his life travelling north america observing, catching and drawing birds and animals in remarkable detail. First edition of the birds of america by john james audubon, done by the philadelphia firm of j. I checked out this book from my library, hoping it had the full collection of birds from audubon s 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. Old 1937 antique vintage book john james audubon birds of. Jul 23, 2012 i have a book by audubon, the birds of america lithographed in the united states by the duenewald printing corporation published 1937 macmillan company ny and would like to know what it is worth. John woodhouse audubon, john james audubon 17851851. John james audubon birds of america first edition seller.
John james audubon dreamed of creating lifesized portraits of every species of bird in north america. Printed between 1827 and 1838, it contains 435 lifesized watercolours of north american birds, all reproduced from handengraved plates, and is considered to be the archetype of wildlife illustration. The birds of america john james audubon 1937 macmillan ebay. May 14, 2015 john james audubon was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Like you, buffalo audubon is closely monitoring the ever developing covid19 coronavirus situation and closely following all new york and wyoming county health department guidelines. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america etsy. An iconic image from the folio first edition of audubons quadrupeds of north america, the greatest illustrated natural history work to be produced in america during the nineteenth century. Birds of america by audubon, first edition, macmillan. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles. T he the audubon centennial edition of john james audubons, the birds of america, double elephant folio is a unique print facsimile limited edition dedicated to the esteemed mission of the national audubon society to conserve our natural ecosystems the audubon centennial edition comprises of all 435 bird image prints, as created by j.
In 1971 the johnson reprint corporation of new york and theatrum orbis terrarum of amsterdam undertook a fullsized, fullcolor facsimile edition of audubons birds of america from the prints of the folio at the tevlers museum of haarlem. Unfollow audubon birds of america 1937 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Audubons childhood fascination with drawing birds became his obsession. Stop in at audubon restaurant north in buffalo for some casual american dining that wont disappoint. The newyork historical society has an exciting adoptanaudubon bird program. John james audubon was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter.
Audubon in the parks is an initiative with audubon new york and the new york state office of parks recreation and historic preservation oprhp to advance bird conservation in state parks, specifically targeting bird conservation areas bcas and important bird areas ibas. Is this book rare, birds of america published in 1936. Published by new york historical society villard books, new york 1993. Six of the birds painted have become extinct since its publication. Audubon painting horned grebe vintage 1937 birds of america book print. By appointment only 124 east 74th street new york, ny 10021 phone. Contains gorgeous color plates including latin name of species and notes on the birds range, etc. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america bookplate print. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubon s birds of america with the same or similar title. To create this hardback edition, the natural history museums own original double elephant size folio was disbound and each of the 435.
Audubon s warbler, hermit warbler, blackthroated gray warbler. The birds of america by john james audubon alibris. 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.
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. First published in double elephant size approximately a metre tall in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for. This is a complete edition of john james audubons nineteenth century masterpiece, the birds of america. John james audubons most popular book is birds of america. Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover barnes. Parents, bring your kids along to this restaurant, where youll find a familyfriendly menu and ambience. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. Not all of the specimens illustrated in the work were collected by audubon himself, some were sent to him by john kirk townsend. Audubons the birds of america 1937 published by the macmillan company, 500 pages. To celebrate the sesquicentennial of the newyork historical societys purchase of the audubon avian watercolors and the the release of the lavishly illustrated book audubons aviary. Macmillan co publisher with lithographs by duenewald printing. 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. Audubon s birds of america is a portal into the natural world.
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. See more ideas about birds of america, audubon birds and john james audubon. Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover abebooks. John james audubons birds of america holds the record as the worlds most expensive book. The original watercolor paintings by john james audubon for the birds of america, reproduced in color for the first time from the collection at the newyork historical society audubon, john james and davidson, marshall b. This is copy number 1916 of a limited edition of 2500, printed on allrag paper. Audubon birds of america 1937 first edition chromolitograph. This very fine plate is from the folio edition of john james audubons the viviparous quadrupeds. Sep 10, 2010 john james audubon s birds of america holds the record as the worlds most expensive book. Published 1937 by the macmillan company in new york. What you see here is exactly what audbuon intended you to see, nothing more. To our buffalo audubon friends, this is a challenging time for all of us. Nov 14, 2011 is this book rare, birds of america published in 1936 answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. The birds of america by audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Johnson reprint corporation and theatrum orbis terrarum, 197172. 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. Is this book rare, birds of america published in 1936 answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Bird print carolina parakeet vintage art print audubon book plate, print. Audubon, john james 1785 1851 buff breasted sandpiper. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. 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. A copy of birds of america by john james audubon, published in 1937 by macmillan co.
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