The audubon society baby elephant folio differs in a number of ways besides its dimensions from earlier editions of the birds of america. 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. 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. Mar 24, 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. These bookplates, prints, or pages are two 2 sided. Eastern region, revised edition on free shipping on qualified orders.
Fork tailed flycatcher audubon, birds of america audubon prints, audubon. Bibliographers estimate that the edition is likely to have comprised 175 to 200. Old 1937 antique vintage book john james audubon birds of america bookplate based on watercolor painting plate cardinal 159. Audubon painting tufted puffin vintage 1937 birds of america. Also including the birds of america, published the macmillan company, 1937. 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. Macmillan published duenewald lithographs in their 1937 book audubon s birds of america. 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. Reproductions of audubons birds of america audubon prints. The original watercolor paintings by john james audubon for the birds of america, published american heritage publishing co. 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. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. John james audubon has 175 books on goodreads with 1946 ratings.
In the i960s a product promotion campaign of the kimberlyclark corporation of neenah, wis. 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. The european coot another of audubons drawing of french birds. 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. Reference audubon reproduction editions princeton audubon. 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. Audubons the birds of america 1937 published by the macmillan company, 500 pages. Part of the unit centers around art inspired by birds, and so we of course discuss audubon. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition. Offered is an original vintage 1937 john james audubon book plate, print, or bird print no. These measure 8 34 x 12 12, and were limited to 2500 copies. Macmillan co publisher with lithographs by duenewald printing. Unfollow audubon birds of america 1937 to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
The book has been rebacked at some point in the past, but it retains most of its original spine covering. The book has audubons typical heavy duty vinyl cover, which flexes nicely in the hand, yet is durable enough for years of use. Title page of the first edition of the birds in miniature. Birds of america by audubon, first edition, macmillan.
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The pelican was believed to wound itself in order to feed its young with its own blood listen to the hymn adoro te devote. The birds of america, the macmillan company, new york, november 1937. The following timeline is an excerpt from bill steiners book audubon art prints a collectors guide to every edition, published in the autumn. This is the best book available for anyone who wishes to see accurate reproductions of audubon s greatest work, the double elephant folio edition of birds of america. 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 audubons most popular book is birds of america. If you cannot visit a local dealer, then a trip to a mediumlarge library should yield some good audubon books.
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. If there is any damage to the book including staining, water damage, damage to the spine, or torn or missing pages this would devalue the book. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction. Field guide to north american this fully revised edition brings a new level of beauty, accuracy, and usefulness to the field guide that wildflower enthusiasts have relied upon for more than 20 years. John james audubon 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.
April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the. Make offer vtg 1937 the birds of america john james audubon book 1st ed. Buy national audubon society field guide to north american birds. The birds of america by john james audubon first edition. His major work, a colorplate book entitled the birds of america 18271839, is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner inc. Dec 12, 2018 audubon once noted laconically in his journal, i enjoyd nature. Very rare 1839 1st edition copy of john james audubon s, a synopsis of the birds of america. He served as zoologist at the smithsonian and was a curatorial assistant at the american museum of natural history. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. The hardcover of the national audubon society field guide to north american birds. Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book plate.
In other words, there is a bird print on each side. 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. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america. Highresolution images courtesy of the john james audubon center at mill grove, audubon, pa, and the montgomery county, pa, audubon collection. Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james first. Books by john james audubon author of birds of america. National audubon society field guide to north american. The modern names, both vernacular and scientific, are given. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. On 14 june, the birds of america will be offered in a dedicated sale, the portland audubon, at christies in new york.
The 19th century masterpiece, replete with count em 435 handcolored illustrations, has long been considered a crucial document about u. It was a passing remark, but it could stand as an epitaph for either man. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. Audubon put down his pen and showed wilson his own work. From the pulitzer prizewinning historian richard rhodes, the first major biography of john james audubon in forty years, and the first to illuminate fully the private and family life of the master illustrator of the natural world. 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. The birds of america john james audubon 1937 macmillan ebay. Audubons final list of subscribers to the birds of america comprises 161 entries. The portraits, when bound, became some of the biggest books ever madeand to read them, his. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to fetch. This listing is for an original vintage book print from the painting by john james audubon the american woodsman from the book birds of america published by the macmillan co. 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.
A copy of the worlds most expensive book, john james audubons 19thcentury masterpiece birds of america, is set for auction later this month and is. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubon s birds of america with the same or similar title. National audubon society field guide to north american birds. Vtg 1937 the birds of america john james audubon book 1st ed willustrations. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america etsy. The birds of america by john james audubon 1937 limited edition great condition. Though other naturalists had created books of north americas birds before. Old 1937 antique vintage book john james audubon birds of. The books and links below may prove useful and interesting. John james audubon birds of america first edition seller. The birds of america by john james audubon alibris. Macmillan published duenewald lithographs in their 1937 book audubons birds of america. Audubon once noted laconically in his journal, i enjoyd nature.
John james audubon dreamed of creating lifesized portraits of every species of bird in north america. Eastern region by national audubon society, john farrand at barnes. John james audubon s birds of america is a portal into the natural world. William vogt in the brief text that accompanies these plates, this general plan has been followed. The exceptional duke of portland set of audubons masterpiece among the finest copies in private hands of this icon of american art, and the finest colorplate book ever produced. Audubon created a genre of illustration that didnt exist before.
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The covers of the book have some wear and light soiling with a little bit of corner wear and edge wear. 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 birds of america is not only a key book in any natural history library, it is one of the great books in the. Rhodes shows us young audubon arriving in new york from. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. The paperback of the national audubon society field guide to north american birds. The library grew from little more than book club to an institution with nearly. Includes bibliographical references pages 481489 the making of an american america my country the birds of america from the pulitzer prizewinning historian richard rhodes, the first major biography of john james audubon in forty years, and the first to illuminate fully the private and family life of the master illustrator of the natural world. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london.
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