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Bird watchingnorth america, field guides birds, books. These bookplates, prints, or pages are two 2 sided. Featuring a durable vinyl binding and nearly 800 fullcolor identification photographs, the national audubon society field guide. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction. The portraits, when bound, became some of the biggest books ever madeand to read them, his. Birds of america by john james audubon sets booksale. In addition, we offer some prints by other early american bird artists such as mark catesby, alexander wilson, and john cassin. The largest books and prints produced in the 19th century were in the double elephant folio size. These original texts, augmented with forkners commentary, form a magisterial work that illuminates the importance of louisiana to audubons life and art.
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The huge double elephant folio of the birds of america made audubons reputation as artist and naturalist in the late 1820s, and served as his launching pad for fame in his own time and beyond into our own. Jun 12, 2018 culture a rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to benefit conservation. Only a few books have ever been produced on this scale, and thus double elephant folio has become synonymous with audubons great. Aside from being famous in the rare book world, birds of america has. Like his great four volume book, audubon was one of the most colourful characters. Love to hear their coo, mourning dove by john james audubon original antique audubon prints from all editions, natural history prints and books, audubon facsimiles and reproductions. Books ten birdy childrens books to read with your fledglings. John james audubons most popular book is birds of america. Dec 15, 2017 john james audubon dreamed of creating lifesized portraits of every species of bird in north america.
April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. The paper size for these prints is approximately 6. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james.
The gallery presents below a selection of the celebrated american naturalist john james audubons original 19th century copper plate engravings and lithographs havell and bien edition double elephant folio birds, imperial folio quadrupeds, octavo edition birds and quadrupeds, 20th century audubon havell edition restrikes and fine facsimile prints, 19th century stone. Even so, a single folio credited to gould can easily go for hundreds of thousands of dollars, and an exceptional and pristine 12folio set of first. All 435 illustrations from john j audubons birds of america are available. We specialize in offering quality, collector grade prints at a great price combined with the convenience of shopping online. Consists of a complete double elephant folio set 435 plates of audubons birds of america and his ornithological biography. 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. Chris lane shows host dan elias a few audubon originals. The birds of america is a book by naturalist and painter john james audubon, containing. This is the paper used for the audubon havell and bein bird prints, which measure approximately 26 12 x 39 inches. Audubon created a genre of illustration that didnt exist before.
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Virtually all original audubon bird and animal images were trimmed slightly and bound into a book volume, as a bookplate. The original watercolor paintings by john james audubon for the birds of america. 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. 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. All 435 illustrations from john j audubons birds of america are. In other words, there is a bird print on each side. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. Excellent art conservation services are provided for all types of two dimension artwork, include works on paper, canvas, and fine photography. The birds of america from original drawings by john james. The national audubon society has recently made john james audubons. 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. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. Aug 30, 2019 books ten birdy childrens books to read with your fledglings. Edition of john james audubons masterpiece of ornithological art, one of.
The society has the original audubon paintings from which all the audubon authorized and unauthorized versions and copies are based. Havell, bien, octavo birds of america, octavo quadrupeds of north america quads, imperial folio viviparous quadrupeds of north america, and these modern audubon editions. Audubons birds of america has long been regarded as one of the greatest books ever produced and perhaps the greatest contribution ever made of art in the service of science. 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. Our stock of the octavo or small audubon prints is one of the largest in the country. The original watercolors for the birds of america olson, roberta, the newyork historical society, shelley, marjorie on. The birds of america by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The birds of america from original drawings by john james audubon.
A lifelong friendship was established between audubon and robert junior, and together they created the greatest of all bird books, arguably the highest achievement of ornithological art. You can decide which side to display when you frame. National audubon society field guide to north american birds. James j audubon, the original watercolor paintings.
Each original audubon publication was printed on a specific sized sheet of paper with the image either horizontally or vertically oriented. Celebrate backtoschool season with these avianinspired tales, from the joy of the. A copy of the worlds most expensive book, john james audubons 19thcentury masterpiece birds of america, is set for auction later this month. These fine audubon lithographs come from birds of america, the royal octavo edition 18401844. Culture a rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to benefit conservation. Audubon book gallery this gallery consists of books by and about audubon and other related artists. John james audubon dreamed of creating lifesized portraits of every species of bird in north america. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope.
Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubon s doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction in new york city. Audubon prints birds of america original havell engravings. Original audubon prints for sale audubon collector. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. Audubon galleries is the worlds leading dealer in art by john james audubon, including editions of his prints in both elephant folio and smaller formats, as well as his books and even original artwork. The two were reconciled and entered upon a successful business partnership, known as robert havell and son. John james audubon, original name fougere rabin or jean rabin, baptismal name jeanjacques fougere audubon, born april 26, 1785, les cayes, saintdomingue, west indies now in haitidied january 27, 1851, new york, new york, u. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price guide books. These are all authentic first edition prints completed under the direct supervision of john james audubon himself. Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner inc. The darlington digital library encompasses a variety of formats, such as books, atlases, maps, broadsides, manuscripts, illustrations, etchings, and works of art. 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.
Perfect for mountain climbers, hikers, and geology enthusiasts, this valuable reference covers more rocks and minerals in north america than any other available guide. The flora and fauna of utah on display at montage deer valley through special arrangement with audobon mourning dove by john james audubon see more. Letters describing audubons last voyage to louisiana in 1837 followed by nine of his louisiana bird biographies round out the collection. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubons birds of. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america etsy.
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