Audubon birds america book 1937

It was published from 1827 to 1839 in sets of four volumes. Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book. A copy of the worlds most expensive book, john james audubons 19thcentury masterpiece birds of america, is set for auction later this month. Reproductions of audubons birds of america audubon prints. Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner inc. 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. Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover abebooks.

Tape stains on end papers as if from previously taped on cover or dj neither there now. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america etsy. Vtg 1937 the birds of america john james audubon book 1st ed. Audubon birds of america 1937 first edition chromolitograph.

Twelve images measuring 9 x 6 12 published by harcourtbrace. Macmillan published duenewald lithographs in their 1937 book audubon s birds of america. Its the same thing with the audubon birds of america. Dec 15, 2017 the book so big it needed its own furniture. William vogt the 435 plates in this volume were originally. Witherbys fivevolume handbook of british birds 193841 and roger tory petersons field guide to the birds 1947, which gives the field marks of all north american birds found east of. 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.

The 19th century masterpiece, replete with count em 435 handcolored illustrations, has long been considered a crucial document about u. Very rare 1839 1st edition copy of john james audubons, a synopsis of the birds of america. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. Audubon created a genre of illustration that didnt exist before. The birds of america john james audubon 1937 macmillan ebay. 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.

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. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. On 14 june, the birds of america will be offered in a dedicated sale, the portland audubon, at christies in new york. The final sixtyfive subjects were painted at a later date. John james audubon s birds of america is a portal into the natural world. Vtg the birds of america hardcover book 1937 john james audubon macmillan.

Birds of america by audubons and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to fetch. 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. Offered is an original vintage 1937 john james audubon book plate, print, or bird print no. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. Unfollow audubon birds of america book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The birds of america from drawings made in the united states and their territories. In the i960s a product promotion campaign of the kimberlyclark corporation of neenah, wis. Audubons final list of subscribers to the birds of america comprises 161 entries.

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 1937 edition of birds of america by john james audobon published by the macmillan company would value between 175 225 dollars in good condition. A large heavy book, the birds of american, by john james audubon with an introduction and description text by william vogt, published by the macmillan company, 1937book is packed full of. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope.

Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Birds of america by audubon, first edition, macmillan abebooks. Pages are slightly yellowing and inside cover and inside back cover have brown spotting. Turning the pages of this book is as exhilarating today as it was then, but. It was a passing remark, but it could stand as an epitaph for either man. I have a book titled birds of america and below that title is the word audubon, this is on the spine of the book at the bottom of the spine are the numbers 598. These fine audubon lithographs come from birds of america, the royal octavo edition 18401844. 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.

These bookplates, prints, or pages are two 2 sided. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Jul 06, 2014 i have a book titled birds of america and below that title is the word audubon, this is on the spine of the book at the bottom of the spine are the numbers 598. These measure 8 34 x 12 12, and were limited to 2500 copies. Birds of america by audubon, first edition, macmillan abebooks passion for books. The birds of america by john james audubon first edition. John james audubon was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. John james audubon jeanjacques audubon april 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was a frenchamerican ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. The audubon society baby elephant folio differs in a number of ways besides its dimensions from earlier editions of the birds of america. Begins work on the birds of america octavo edition and begins the drawings for the quadrupeds.

Apr 06, 2020 written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. The birds of america by audubon, john james seller rivers edge used books published 1937 condition very good with no dust jacket. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubon s work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. 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. The paper size for these prints is approximately 6. John james audubon birds of america first edition seller. The original watercolor paintings by john james audubon for the birds of america. Other articles where the birds of america is discussed. The birds of america, the macmillan company, new york, november 1937. These are all authentic first edition prints completed under the direct supervision of john james audubon himself. Reference audubon reproduction editions princeton audubon. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. Invaluable is the worlds largest marketplace for art, antiques, and collectibles.

Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america. In this listing we have the 1937 first edition from the macmillan co. Jul 23, 2012 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. This is copy number 1916 of a limited edition of 2500, printed on allrag paper. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james first. Macmillan co publisher with lithographs by duenewald printing. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction. Unfollow audubon birds of america 1937 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

The birds of america by john james audubon 1937 limited edition great condition. Birds of america by audubon, john james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. 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. Audubons the birds of america 1937 published by the macmillan company, 500 pages. Birds of america by audubon, first edition abebooks. They were first reproduced in the octavo birds of america published by audubon in new york and j. Audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. J audubon painting chestnutcolla red longspur 1937 birds of america book print. Havell produces fifteen extra complete sets of the entire double elephant folio for audubon to sell in america. Audubon and havell make six copies each of the thirteen composite prints.

A large heavy book, the birds of american, by john james audubon with an introduction and description text by william vogt, published by the macmillan company, 1937 book is packed full of. Reproduced in color for the first time from the collection at the newyork historical society. Audubon once noted laconically in his journal, i enjoyd nature. Full sized dummy of the regular edition of the book.

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. Birds of america by audubon, first edition, macmillan. Macmillan published duenewald lithographs in their 1937 book audubons birds of america. Birds of america, volume 2, a selection of 20 coloured facsimile plates, with descriptive text. 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. Make offer the birds of america by john james audubon macmillan co.

The birds of america absorbed audubons attention for much of his life and its publication took nearly 12 years to complete. Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book plate. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition. Contains gorgeous color plates including latin name of species and notes on the birds range, etc. A beautifully decorated book on the birds of america. The present plates 436500 are reproduced from that book. In other words, there is a bird print on each side. You can decide which side to display when you frame. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to.