This large hardbound book is filled with beautiful color reproductions of audubons. His combined interests in art and ornithology turned into a plan to make a complete pictoral record of all the bird species of north america. Including the redwinged blackbird, painted bunting, wood duck, great blue heron, rubythroated hummingbird, purple finch, and blue jay, 46 different species of birds from all parts of the united states are included in this book. The birds of america, john james audubon, vintage nature book. The birds of america john james audubon good book 0 hardcover 4. It includes images of five, possibly six, now extinct birds. All books in this list are in generally good condition for used books unless described.
Inside the front cover is a hand written inscription william a. He received his doctorate in biology from the university of debrecen in 1942. Books by national audubon society author of national audubon. In 1971 there was offered for subscription a fullsized 98 x 68 cm facsimile edition of twenty selected plates reproduced from the original folio edition of audubon s birds of america limited to 250 copies for the united states, numbered and signed by j. Audubons birds of america at the university of pittsburgh. The audubon society baby elephant folio by roger tory peterson, virginia marie peterson and a great selection of related books. See more ideas about audubon prints, john james audubon, birds of america. National audubon societys most popular book is national audubon society field gu. Bought this for my 11 year old grandson who had just finished another book whose premise centered around a boys and girls attempt to restore an original library. The work consists of 435 handcoloured, lifesize prints, made from engraved plates, measuring around 39 by 26 inches 99 by 66 cm. Dec 15, 2017 john james audubon dreamed of creating lifesized portraits of every species of bird in north america. 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. Part of the unit centers around art inspired by birds, and so we of course discuss audubon.
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Audubon book plate puffinauk bird print 1942 oldmaterialgirl. Since this book is pretty worn, it can either be used as a reference or taken apart for the artwork. Six of the birds painted have become extinct since its publication. Customs services and international tracking provided. John james audubon author visit amazons john james audubon page. Audubon print book 1942 birds of america vintage audubon book the birds of america, 1942. Macmillan published duenewald lithographs in their 1937 book audubon s birds of america. John james audubon birds of america the macmillan company. 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. Guide to collecting john james audubon the value of. Favorite add to audubon print, field sparrow, bird print, actual page from vintage audubon collection, john j. This edition of john james audubons birds of america was published in 1942 and features 435 plates of audubons bird drawings. Darlington in the midnineteenth century and later donated, as part of his extensive library, to the university of pittsburgh. This edition of john james audubon s birds of america was published in 1942 and features 435 plates of audubon s bird drawings.
A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction. The birds of america by john james audubon, macmillan, 1942. With over 2 million downloads to date, it is one of the best and most trusted field guides for north american. Pages are slightly yellowing and inside cover and inside back cover have brown spotting.
In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubon s work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. Jul 11, 2011 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. Antique 1942 the birds of america hard cover book ebay. Audubon american naturalist and painter thevintagedecorator. The audubon bird guide is a free and complete field guide to more than 800 species of north american birds, right in your pocket. The audubon bird guide is a free and complete field guide to over 800 species of north american birds, right in your pocket. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. I have a book titled birds of america and below that title.
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He has written more than a hundred papers on ornithology, biogeography, and vegetation classification. The condition is goodsee the condition description and photos for details. The birds of america, john james audubon, vintage nature book, 1942. The hardcover book is covered with a red fabric and has a date of 1942. Birds of america 1942 macmillan by audubon, john james. 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. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Useful article detailing the numerous reproductions of audubons artwork. Audubon book birds of america by john james audubon 435. National audubon society field guide to north american birds. Audubons birds of america by peterson, roger tory and.
It is considered to be the single most valuable set of volumes in the collections of the university library system uls. Books by john james audubon author of birds of america. A beautifully decorated book on the birds of america. Bowen in 18401844 size is approximately 6 12 x 10 inches genuine audubon lithograph blue mountain warbler male pl. Google has many special features to help you find exactly what youre looking for. Audubon print book 1942 birds of america online auctions. Vintage book audubon water bird guide by richard pough water game and large land birds of eastern and central north america 1951. 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. Firm binder, some discoloration to cover, in overall very good condition. Built for all experience levels, it will help you identify the birds around you, keep track of the birds youve seen, and get outside to find new birds near you. Dover press, the birds of america, 7 vol paperback edition of the. Audubon book birds of america by john james audubon 435 full.
Audubon book, birds of america by john james audubon, 435 full color plates, 1946 5th printing, vintage bird book, audubon bird paintings anchorroadvintage from shop anchorroadvintage. Birds of america by john james audubon is full of audubons richly colored paintings, 435 full color plates in all. This is an original lithograph from an antique art book. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. There are 435 plates, originally done in 18271838 in london by audubon. Vintage the birds of america by john james audubon 1942 ebay.
A clothbound hardcover edition of the birds of america by john james audubon, with a foreword by william vogt. First edition of the birds of america by john james audubon, done by the philadelphia firm of j. Contains numerous color pages of lithographs and illustrations of birds. Apr 02, 2021 the audubon bird guide is a free and complete field guide to more than 800 species of north american birds, right in your pocket. John james audubon s most popular book is birds of america. Birds of america by audubon, first edition, macmillan. Nov 14, 2019 john james audubon s 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. Check out our audubon book print selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Carolina parakeet, passenger pigeon, labrador duck, great auk, pinnated grouse, and, possibly, the eskimo curlew. Sep 17, 2020 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.
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Oct 17, 2017 i found a beautiful audubon birds of america book 1944 edition, it is a 1944 edition and it has life sized prints on answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Twelve images measuring 9 x 6 12 published by harcourtbrace. The university of pittsburgh is fortunate to own one of the rare, complete sets of john james audubon s birds of america. An early subscribers copy of john james audubon s double elephant folio incomparably the most important and most beautiful colorplate book ever published. John james audubon birds of america the macmillan company 1942. National audubon society has 198 books on goodreads with 17007 ratings. Reference audubon reproduction editions princeton audubon. I have a book titled birds of america and below that title is. Vintage collection of bird books audubon and more lot of 3. While audubon was creating birds of america, he was also working on a companion publication, namely, his ornithological biography. Margaret atwood talks bird lore to celebrate the bedside book of birds. The book is filled it full colored offset lithographs of audubon s illustrations.
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