From a young age, audubon was obsessed by one idea. The birds of america from drawings made in the united states and their territories. Audubon book plate, print parrot birds of america john james audubon. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Hosting the films world premiere at the 2015 environmental film festival in the nations capital allowed us to honor audubon and his significance as an artist and conservationist. For anyone interested in one of the more famous plates in the bien edition of john james audubons, birds of north america, this may serve to whet his or her appetite. From drawings made in the united states and their territories, john james audubon. While there are a handful of books in the world that may be worth more, until 20 birds of america held the record for the most money paid at auction for any single. Bowen in 18401844 size is approximately 6 12 x 10 inches genuine audubon lithograph blue mountain warbler male pl. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition abebooks. Johnson reprint corporation and theatrum orbis terrarum, 197172. John james audubon birds of america first edition seller. Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book plate.
The white house historical associationwikimedia commons interviews. It was printed by macmillan company in 1946 and it is a fifth edition. The book was published in several editions between 1997 and 2000. John james audubon 17851851 was america s preeminent 19thcentury naturalist illustrator. This very fine plate is from the folio edition of john james audubons the viviparous quadrupeds of north. The birds of america by john james audubon in pictures. In 1824, three years after audubon began birds of america in earnest, he was ready to publish.
The watercolors for the birds of america holly hatchner, annette blaugrund, theodore e. Audubon, john james cornells rare and manuscript collections. 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. This is copy number 1916 of a limited edition of 2500, printed on allrag paper. To tiein with the new york historical societys exhibit currently traveling across the country through 1996, this lavish volume reproduces, in the original colors, all 470 of audubon s rarely seen watercolor paintings not the usual prints found in other books of birds of america.
Audubon caught yellow fever upon arrival in new york city. The birds of america, volume 6 the birds of america, john james audubon volume 6 of the birds of america. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. 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. Nearly all later ornithological works were inspired by audubons artistry and high standards, and birds of america is considered one of the greatest examples of book. Audubon 1937 bird prints great blue heron book plate lithograph original 12. Jan 20, 2014 in 1824, three years after audubon began birds of america in earnest, he was ready to publish. The original watercolor paintings by john james audubon for the birds of america. Contains gorgeous color plates including latin name of species and notes on the birds range, etc.
Popular edition of john james audubon s 1785 1851 illustrations of birds of america began painting in 1840. 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. Ornithological biography, or an account of the habits of the birds of the united states of america. Birds of america by john james audubon 1946 hb the birds of america is an intriging book by author, john james audubon. The story behind john james audubons birds of america rare. Category mid19th century naturalistic john james audubon art. 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. Favorite audubon birds of america by john james audubon. John james audubon was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. 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. First edition of the birds of america by john james audubon, done by the philadelphia firm of j. 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.
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. This very fine plate is from the folio edition of john james audubon s the viviparous quadrupeds of north america, produced entirely in the united states. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. I wish, kind reader, it were in my power to present to your minds eye the favourite resort of the ivorybilled woodpecker. 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. Audubon watercolors, march 2007 may at the newyork historical society.
Mississippi river journal missouri river journals ornithological biography birds of america. These bookplates, prints, or pages are two 2 sided. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. See more ideas about birds of america, audubon birds and john james audubon. John james audubon s birds of america is a portal into the natural world. Norton in italy under the auspices of joel oppenheimer, a distinguished dealer of bird prints. Dec 12, 2009 1986 arc identifier 55178 local identifier 306aam22. While there are a handful of books in the world that may be worth more, until 20 birds of america held the record for the most money paid at auction for.
Audubon birds, from the original water colors in the new york historical society by. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. 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 birds of america by john james audubon alibris. Original watercolor paintings by john james audubon for the birds of america two volume boxed set. Birds of america john james audubon bauman rare books. Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america. A copy of birds of america by john james audubon, published in 1937 by macmillan co. Isbn 9781558591288 9781558591288 hardcover, abbeville press, 2003. An original john james audubon hand colored lithograph entitled audubon, pronghorned antelope, no.
Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james first. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubons birds. The sevenvolume birds of america includes images of six nowextinct birds. The lifes work of both a lover and observer of birds and nature.
His major work, a colorplate book entitled the birds of america 18271839. 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. Published by crown publishers inc, new york, ny, 1978. Published 1937 by the macmillan company in new york. John woodhouse audubon, john james audubon 17851851. The publishers of which i am aware include welcome rain, laurel glen, and wordsworth. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubons birds of america with the same or similar title. The birds of america was a monumental work by an artist and naturalist obsessed with his work. 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. In other words, there is a bird print on each side. Audubon vividly captures the remarkable life of john james audubon.
Macmillan co publisher with lithographs by duenewald printing. Mar, 2001 the book was published in several editions between 1997 and 2000. 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. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to fetch.
John james audubons most popular book is birds of america. The original water color paintings by john james audubon. Paintings by john james audubon for birds of america by random house value publishing staff. The work was to be john james audubon s last, and by 1846 he had to hand over the drawing of the final 50 or so plates to his sons, john wodehouse and victor audubon. Birds of america, by john james audubon, with a foreword and descriptive captions. John james audubon jeanjacques audubon april 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was a french american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Would that i could describe the extent of those deep morasses, overshadowed by millions of gigantic dark cypresses, spreading their sturdy mosscovered branches, as if to admonish intruding man to pause and reflect on the many difficulties which he must encounter. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america etsy. Birds of america by john james audubon sets booksale. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include.
As long as our civilization lasts, america will be in debt to this genius roger tory peterson. Set of four lithographs by john james audubon birds of america size 5 x 7 each. 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. John james audubon has 175 books on goodreads with 1953 ratings. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition. This plate has been carefully removed from the fine limited edition published by w. Books by john james audubon author of birds of america. The watercolors for the birds of america by john james audubon, mr. T bowen, numerous woodengraved text illustrations some fullpage, halftitles and subscribers lists. The story behind john james audubons birds of america. Get the best deals on john james audubon birds art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. 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. John james audubon 17851851 was americas preeminent 19thcentury naturalist illustrator.
First published in double elephant size approximately a metre tall in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubon s birds of america with the same or similar title. 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. See more ideas about john james audubon, birds of america and audubon prints. John james audubgon was born april 26, 1785 at aux cayes, the son of a french naval officer. Often cited as the most expensive book of all time, there are still 120 known intact copies of john james audubons the birds of america which was published between 1827 and 1838. He was born in haiti, the illegitimate son of a french sea captain and his mistress, then taken to. Audubons birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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