Birds of america john james audubon book

John james audubon and the making of the birds of america william souder. The enormous 4 volume double elephant folio carefully and accurately documents more than 430 species of american birds in lifesize prints, making it an important work of natural history and scientific observation. He eventually stopped at 435 paintings after he exhausted his personal resources. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubon s work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. Nov 14, 2019 an early subscribers copy of john james audubons double elephant folio incomparably the most important and most beautiful colorplate book ever published. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. The birds of america by john james audubon 1946 5th print ebay. 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. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition abebooks. John james audubons most popular book is birds of america.

Audubons birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Oct 01, 2011 john james audubon was a naturalist and painter and is considered one of the greatest bird artists of all time. Jun 12, 2018 culture a rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to benefit conservation. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. The birds of america, john james audubon volume 6 of the birds of america. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to fetch. 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. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books 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.

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. Iceland or jer falcon iceland or jer falcon, handcoloured engraving and aquatint by robert havell, jr. The birds of america by john james audubon alibris. Published in 1953, includes hundreds of color illustrations of americas birds with descriptions of each bird. 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. An early subscribers copy of john james audubons double elephant folio incomparably the most important and most beautiful colorplate book ever published. Jul 25, 2007 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. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction.

Prints by john james audubon digitized materials rare. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. John james audubon and the making of the birds of america. The birds of america by john james audubon, abbeville. John james audubon 17851851 was not the first person to attempt to paint and describe all the birds of america alexander wilson has that distinction, but for half a century he was the young countrys dominant wildlife artist. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. Audubon prints birds of america joel oppenheimer, 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 audubon, first edition, macmillan abebooks. John james audubons ivorybilled woodpecker from his birds of america book. Books by john james audubon author of birds of america. A precise replica of the complete works of john james audubon, comprising the birds of america 1840 44 and the quadrupeds of north america 1851 54 in their entirety by. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. John james audubon s birds of america is a portal into the natural world. Other digitized print materials prints by john james audubon. 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. In addition to the prints, each birds page also includes a recording of the animals call, plus extensive written texts from the period of the books. An employee poses with a page depicting a snowy owl, from john james audubons book birds of america during a photocall for the frederick, 2nd. Rare birds of america book by john james audubon sells for. Edition of john james audubons masterpiece of ornithological art, one of only 120, expected to break auction records.

Highresolution images courtesy of the john james audubon center at mill grove, audubon, pa, and the montgomery county, pa, audubon collection. John james audubon drawn from nature american masters. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. 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. John james audubon has 175 books on goodreads with 1953 ratings. The watermarks of the first ten images identify this copy as one of the first audubon received a. Collection of 288 audubon paintings, in color, accompanied by captions by ornothologist ludlow griscom 1890 1959, known as the dean of the birdwatchers. 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. Dec 15, 2017 john james audubon dreamed of creating lifesized portraits of every species of bird in north america. Birds of america by audubon, first edition, macmillan. Watch a behindthescenes look at one of the public library of cincinnati and hamilton countys rarest books, the famed birds of america by naturalist.

Possible ex library copy, will have the markings and stickers associated from the library. A double elephant folio is always on exhibit showcasing one bird each month. John james audubon 17851851 the birds of america, from. 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 was a naturalist and painter and is considered one of the greatest bird artists of all time. 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 portraits, when bound, became some of the biggest books ever madeand to. The university of pittsburgh is fortunate to own one of the rare, complete sets of john james audubons birds of america. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition. Born in haiti in 1785, he spent much of his life travelling north america observing, catching and drawing birds and animals in remarkable detail.

Page turning occurs once every four weeks on thursdays. The birds of america, volume 2 audubon, john james on. The birds of america by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction. Published in 1953, includes hundreds of color illustrations. The first accurate transcription of audubons 1826 journal, this edition corrects many of the errors, both intentional and unintentional, found in previous editions. The watermarks of the first ten images identify this copy as one of the first audubon received a subscription for. John james audubon 1785 1851 was an ornithologist of the early 19th century responsible for creating the largest and most beautiful illustrated bird book. John james audubon 1785 1851 was an ornithologist of the early 19thcentury responsible for creating the largest and most beautiful illustrated bird book. The birds of america hardcover 1944 by john james audubon author. Birds of america is his seminal work, the one against which such contemporary bird artists as roger tory peterson and david sibley are measured. Mar 04, 20 watch a behindthescenes look at one of the public library of cincinnati and hamilton countys rarest books, the famed birds of america by naturalist john james audubon.

The audubon society baby elephant folio roger tory peterson. One of the most valuable natural history books ever published, it shows birds in natural positions and in their native habitats. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubons birds.

The portraits, when bound, became some of the biggest books ever madeand to read them, his. John james audubon is undoubtedly one of the greatest nature painters and writers in history. This groundbreaking work features handcolored, lifesized prints of north american birds based on field drawings made by famous wildlife artist john james audubon. A copy of the worlds most expensive book, john james audubons 19thcentury masterpiece birds of america, is set for auction later this month.

From the original double elephant folio by john james audubon. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Popular edition of john james audubon s 1785 1851 illustrations of birds of america began painting in 1840. The first accurate transcription of audubon s 1826 journal, this edition corrects many of the errors, both intentional and unintentional, found in previous editions.

In the 1830s audubon also wrote his ornithological biography which described the habits of the birds he drew. All 435 illustrations from john j audubons birds of america are. Nearly 200 years later, the audubon prints are coming. John james audubon 17851851 was for half a century north americas dominant nature artist, as well as the first in the region to conduct birdbanding experiments. Dec 12, 2010 an employee poses with a page depicting a snowy owl, from john james audubon s book birds of america during a photocall for the frederick, 2nd lord hesketh collection, at sothebys auctioneers. John james audubon dreamed of creating lifesized portraits of every species of bird in north america. 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. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. Rare first edition of john james audubon s the birds of america to be sold at christies ann jackson gallery john james audubons birds of america. He interspersed these bird biographies with episodes on life in america during this turbulent period.

Mar, 2001 john james audubon is undoubtedly one of the greatest nature painters and writers in history. Among the most significant american books of the 19th century, audubons the birds of america is extraordinary in several ways. We are an art gallery with over 50 years of experience focusing on the artwork of john james audubon, john gould, pierrejoseph redoute and other natural history artists. John james audubon 17851851 set out to paint every known to him north american bird in the earlynineteenth century. John james audubon birds of america engagement book calendar 1984 by audubon, john james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Certainly the greatest of american bird books, and possibly one of the finest book productions in the world, audubons birds of america owes much to its authors determination to have his work reproduced by the best possible craftsmen, and to his insistence that his drawings be reproduced lifesize, as he had drawn them. Audubon s birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. First published in double elephant size approximately a metre tall in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for. Page 67 cover the surface, and the birds greedily swallow them until they are completely gorged. Carolina parrot carolina parrot, handcoloured engraving and aquatint by robert havell, jr. Culture a rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to benefit conservation.

The most valuable book in the world, a copy sold for in 2011 christies much anticipated sale of john james audubons birds of america has just concluded within the past couple of hours. The birds of america hardcover 1961 by john james audubon author. 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. By visiting the john james audubon center at mill grove one can see our museum collection of audubons birds of america. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. The publishers of which i am aware include welcome rain, laurel glen, and wordsworth. The birds of america by john james audubon in pictures. The birds of america by john james audubon, abbeville abebooks.