Theres a good reason that the book commands such high. 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. It also contains all 155 images of the 1st octavo edition of the quadrupeds of north america, along with audubon and the rev. 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.
Postcoloniality in the art of walton ford wellesley college digital. One of the finest ornithological works ever printed audubon, john james. Audubon birds america 1840 first edition original octavo prints. Audubon s birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Audubons the birds of america, reproduced after his original drawings in. 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. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. 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. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Birds of america, a book by john james audubon first published in sections between 1827 and 1838. Audubons birds of america the audubon society baby elephant folio signed peterson, roger tory. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. White ibis eudocimus albus ibis alba from audubon s birds of america.
Get the best deals on audubon birds of america when you shop the largest online selection at. Birds of north america series that extends the account in part 1 of this book hamel 1995. At the top of our list was audubon s birds of america. Bakers innovation was to begin publishing book length descriptive and illustrated field guides on major forms of bird and mammal life. National geographic little kids first big book of birds national geographic little kids first big. 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. Johnson reprint corporation and theatrum orbis terrarum, 197172. Stolen audubon birds book returned to peabody library. John james audubon and the making of the birds of america william souder. The audubon society baby elephant folio roger tory peterson. The full collection of audubons bird paintings beautifully reproduced. Audubons birds of america by peterson, roger tory and.
The birds of america was a monumental work by an artist and naturalist obsessed with his work. Books by john james audubon author of birds of america. The untold story of the transy book heist vanity fair. Audubon s warbler, hermit warbler, blackthroated gray warbler. Each of the 435 full color prints have been arranged phylogenetically in relation to the original plate numbers. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. Virginia marie peterson published by abbeville press, new york 1981. 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. Highresolution images courtesy of the john james audubon center at mill grove, audubon, pa, and the montgomery county, pa, audubon collection.
The egret emerges from the thick reed beds, stepping carefully between the mud chimneys of the crayfish, neck bent low to investigate a horned toad. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. The birds of america absorbed audubons attention for much of his life and its publication took nearly 12 years to complete. Oct 3, 2015 a personal selection of iconic american natural history prints from the early 19th century. This edition of audubons birds of america displays his handcoloured engravings in reproductions taken from the original plates of the audubon societys archival. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london.
Unfollow audubon birds of america book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. As a result, fewer than 150 sets have survived, and original bien wild turkey chromolithographs cost thousands of dollars. Audubon witnessed the courtship displays of these magnificent. The edition of birds of america by julius bien and john woodhouse audubon was discontinued due to the onset of the civil war. Audubons birds of america popular edition by audubon john. Other articles where the birds of america is discussed. Sep 10, 2010 john james audubon s birds of america holds the record as the worlds most expensive book. This marvelous edition of audubon s birds of america displays all 435 of audubon s brilliant handcolored engravings in exquisite reproductions taken from the original plates of the audubon societys archival copy of the rare double elephant folio.
Buy wild republic 20003 audubon birds stellers jay with authentic bird. John james audubon dreamed of creating lifesized portraits of every species of. Audubon society baby elephant book folio, birds of america, 1981. Bakers innovation was to begin publishing booklength descriptive and illustrated field guides on major forms of bird and mammal life. 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. 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. Buy a cheap copy of audubons birds of america the audubon.
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. Audubon s birds of america baby elephant folio peterson hardcover book 1981. 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. The hardcover book is in very good condition, free from rips, tears, bend, and writing. The book is a good size not elephant portfolio sizei wish but large enough for students to really see the detail and the print is high quality.
John james audubon is undoubtedly one of the greatest nature painters and writers in history. This volume, compiled by roger tory peterson and virginia marie peterson, was published by abbeville press, new york. He pictures a male in full breeding plumage in a habitat typical of the marshy gulf coast. Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover barnes. James audubons birds of america 182738 as a reference point. Part of the unit centers around art inspired by birds, and so we of course discuss audubon. The publishers of which i am aware include welcome rain, laurel glen, and wordsworth. 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 birds of america by john james audubon alibris.
The book has been hand signed by both authors in red marking pen on the front special edition end page. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price. Though other naturalists had created books of north americas birds before. 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. Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner. News cookies, honey, tangerines, manurethese birds have some strange scents. New listing audubon s birds of america baby elephant folio peterson hardcover book 1981. Audubons birds of america, by peterson 1981 signed, ltd. Audubons birds of america 0896592537 by roger tory. Birds of america is his seminal work, the one against which such contemporary bird artists as roger tory peterson and david sibley are measured. Audubon s birds of america popular edition by audubon, john james. Theres still a lot scientists dont know about odor in the avian world, but this much is clear. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. Jan 20, 2014 in 1824, three years after audubon began birds of america in earnest, he was ready to publish.
The national audubon society audubon is a nonprofit environmental organization dedicated. Cardinal, american goldfinch, chickadee, bird toys for kids and birders. John james audubon s birds of america holds the record as the worlds most expensive book. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubon s birds of america with the same or similar title. 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. Although many attempts have been made to recreate the magnificent illustrations in audubon s masterpiece, nothing equals the level of fidelity or. First edition of the birds of america by john james audubon, done by the philadelphia firm of j. Botanical exploration of the transmississippi west, 17901850. In a recent issue of birdwatching magazine, we described 19 new books about birds that belong in your library. Birds of america by john james audubon sets booksale.
Audubon birds of america book item details a collection of offset lithographs on paper after john james audubon 1785 1851 of birds of america fifty selections with commentaries by roger tory peterson published by the macmillan company, ny. The audubon society baby elephant folio of audubon s birds of america. Bowen in 18401844 size is approximately 6 12 x 10 inches genuine audubon lithograph blue mountain warbler male pl. He interspersed these bird biographies with episodes on life in america during this turbulent period. Audubons childhood fascination with drawing birds became his obsession. 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 audubon s original text for each bird. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to fetch. The last print featured in the collection was issued in 1838, after which audubon traveled north america several more times to paint the continents wildlife before finally settling in new.
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Audubon vividly captures the remarkable life of john james audubon. Birds of america john james audubon bauman rare books. Birds of america, a 2008 film directed by craig lucas. A copy of the worlds most expensive book, john james audubon s 19thcentury masterpiece birds of america, is set for auction later this month and is. Theres still a lot scientists dont know about odor in the avian world, but this much is. Used good cover shows mild use wear with a few scuffs to sheen has a small amount of foxing on upper edge neat spine sound binding no internal markings or names.
Rare copy of audubons birds of america for sale science. In the 1830s audubon also wrote his ornithological biography which described the habits of the birds he drew. The birds of america from drawings made in the united states and their territories. They take you in the special collections and show you these books, spencer remembers, including transys prized birds of america, by john james audubon. Birds of america, a 1998 collection of stories by lorrie moore. 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. He interspersed these bird biographies with episodes on life in america. 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. 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. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price guide books. This is a complete edition of john james audubon s nineteenth century masterpiece, the birds of america. Report of working group for the revision of christmas bird count procedures.