Audubon the birds of america 1937 1st edition thus limited edition nature travel. Audubon s america the narratives and experiences of john james audubon. Youve got the audubon name, which i dont think has been oversold. Illustrated with 17 full color reproductions of audubons paintings of which fifteen are double page spreads. The four volumes are bound in a systematic arrangement rather than in the usual plate number order that closely follows audubons ordering of birds in his synopsis of the.
The plates are printed on standard paper and not slick but have held the colors well over the years. Audubons america the narratives and experiences of john. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Audubons america, the narratives and experiences of john james audubon, edited and, 1940 by donald culross peattie, published by the riverside press, cambridge, massachusetts. Audubon s america, the narratives and experiences of john james audubon, edited and, 1940 by donald culross peattie, published by the riverside press, cambridge, massachusetts. 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 is. 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. 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. 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. Popular 1940s books showing 150 of 6,565 animal farm mass market paperback by. John james audubon has 175 books on goodreads with 1946 ratings.
It measures 8 by 11 34 inches across and is 2 inches thick. John james audubon birds of america kept light photography. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. The daughters of william mccullough darlington and mary carson darlington, of pittsburgh, pennsylvania, donated their family library to the university of pittsburgh in 1918 and 1925 as a memorial to their father. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. And the biographical section, and introductory notes by the.
The unbound prints correspond to the plates in the book. May 15, 2017 author of the birds of america, viviparous quadrupeds of north america, audubon and his journals, the life of john james audubon, the naturalist, ornithological biography, the life of john james audubon, a synopsis of the birds of north america, delineations of american scenery and character. Vintage book from the 1940s, audubons america by john james audubon. Peattie also produced childrens and travel books, altogether totaling almost forty volumes. Audubons america donald peattie signed limited edition.
Vintage 1940 audubons america illustrations plates mifflin. Audubons birds of america coloring book by john james. Audubons birds of america bookplate 1950 first etsy. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Mar 30, 2020 find audubon s america by peattie, donald culross at biblio. Lacquered buckram with polished leather labels and beveled edges. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price guide books. Limited 1940 john james audubon s america signed by donald culross peattie. John james audubons journal of 1826 nebraska press. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. Economic experts tell us that the women of america spend 80 per cent of the national income, and the largest part of this expenditure is made for the necessities and the small luxuries of life. Offered is a great vintage hardcover book of the narrative and experiences of john james audubon.
Whiteheaded bald eagle bookplate print from audubon. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction in new york city. Birds of america by john james audubon 1946 hb the birds of america is an intriging book by author, john james audubon. Rare copy of audubons birds of america for sale science. Audubons america by audubon, john james and peattie, donald. Vintage 1940 audubon s america illustrations plates mifflin publish peattie edit. Each book is available as a printed softcover book that ships to anywhere in the world, or as an internet adobe pdf download. The narratives and experiences of john james audubon. Barnacle goose john james audubons birds of america. 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. John james audubgon was born april 26, 1785 at aux cayes, the son of a french naval officer. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction. The birds of america used books and rare books from. Youman s old book incorrectly puts audubon s birth in new orleans in 1880.
Audubon john james edited by donald culross peattie abebooks. 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. Extra set of illustrations issued by the publisher of the book audubon s america edited by donald culross peattie, which accompanied some copies of the book. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. A very fascinating book on the man who the audubon society is named after. 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 from drawings made in the united states and their territories.
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. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. Find audubons america by peattie, donald culross at biblio. Very rare 1839 1st edition copy of john james audubon s, a synopsis of the birds of america. The white paper is somewhat stiff, like a card stock. Audubons america by audubon, john james and peattie.
Audubons american the narratives and experiences of john. Reference audubon reproduction editions princeton audubon. John james audubon s original birds of america double elephant folio was easily the finest natural history book ever published. Audubons american the narratives and experiences of john james audubon illustrat by audubon john james edited by donald culross peattie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. And the peattie name which gives it a certain eclat. In 1973 mitchell was hired by the massachusetts audubon society and in 1980 founded and edited the societys awardwinning journal sanctuary. He was notable for his extensive studies documenting all types of american birds and for his detailed illustrations that. Sep 10, 2010 john james audubon s birds of america holds the record as the world s most expensive book. Audubons 1826 journal is one of the few surviving portions of his extensive journals, and this new, scholarly, and correct transcription is a welcome contribution and will become the standard for audubon scholars and fans alike.
Audubon illustrated the birds of america 1940 cloth. The birds of america by john james audubon in pictures. Like all of audubons art, its very detailed with lots of color and passion as shown in all his work. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to fetch. Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover abebooks. Pileated woodpecker 2 page bookplate art from the 1940 book audubons america, the narratives and experiences of john james audubon, as edited by donald culross peattie.
It has many 14 illustrations or plates inside the book of the birds and animals observed on his travels. Macmillan published duenewald lithographs in their 1937 book audubon s birds of america. First published in double elephant size approximately a metre tall in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america. 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. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. 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. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james first. Over the years many authors have written entire books about the birds of america publication. Audubons birds of america popular edition audubon, john james. John hanson mitchell born 1940 is an american author best known for a series of books that. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. The birds of america by john james audubon alibris.
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Although several collections of music have been published under the title, it does not refer to any actual book or specific list of songs, but to a loosely defined set including the most popular. Offered is an original vintage 1937 john james audubon book plate, print, or bird print no. Audubons american the narratives and experiences of john james audubon illustrat by audubon john james edited by donald culross peattie a copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. These measure 8 34 x 12 12, and were limited to 2500 copies. Audubons america, 1940, 328 pages with 17 color plates donald. Ron tyler, director of the amon carter museum and author of audubons great national work. In the i960s a product promotion campaign of the kimberlyclark corporation of neenah, wis. John james audubon was an american ornithologist, naturalist and artist. The audubon society baby elephant folio roger tory peterson. John james audubons most popular book is birds of america. 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. Reproductions of audubons birds of america audubon prints. Audubons birds of america popular edition hardcover 1950.
Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition. Inspire a love of reading with prime book box for kids discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new customers receive 15% off your first box. The birds of america absorbed audubons attention for much of his life and its publication took nearly 12 years to complete. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. 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. Printed in 1940 and in good condition back cover is a little torn, see photo. Jan 09, 2012 audubon s birds of america book lost bird project. Greyblue and red hardcover book measures 8 x 11 12 and has 328 numbered pages. Vintage 1940 audubons america illustrations plates mifflin publish. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle. The color is quite good especially when you consider that the state of printing in the 1940s and 1950s was technologically not up to todays standards. Here, i will just present some basic facts and information, prior to the price guide, and.
Audubon s original plates, numbered to correspond to the pages of the book, have been reproduced in color on the covers. Extra set of illustrations issued by the publisher of the book audubons america edited by donald culross peattie, which accompanied some copies of the book. It was printed by macmillan company in 1946 and it is a fifth edition. 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. The great american songbook, also known as american standards, is the canon of the most important and influential american popular songs and jazz standards from the early 20th century.
John james audubons the birds of america 18271838 is probably the most famous of all bird books. The book has been rebacked at some point in the past, but it retains most of it s original spine covering. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction. An audubon illustrated the birds of america is a fifth printing in 1940 in new york by the macmillan company and features 435 numbered color plate illustrations that are reproductions of john james audubons original watercolor paintings. Whiteheaded bald eagle two page bookplate art from the 1940 book audubons america, the narratives and experiences of john james audubon, as edited by donald culross peattie. The narratives and experiences of john james audubon audubon, john james peattie, donald culross ed published by houghton mifflin, boston, ma, 1940. 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. The covers of the book have some wear and light soiling with a little bit of corner wear and edge wear.
Twelve images measuring 9 x 6 12 published by harcourtbrace. Audubons birds of america coloring book by john james audubon, 9780486230498, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. We have a thick book of his birds of america, probably published in the 1940s. Birds of america john james audubon bauman rare books.
Donald culross peattie june 21, 1898 november 16, 1964 was an american botanist. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. 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. 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. Several old gunners on the coast of massachusetts and maine, who were englishmen by birth, assured me that they had killed bernacles there, and that these birds brought a higher price in the markets than the common brant geese. There are 18 full colore, double page reproductions from the little known quadrupeds, as well as from the more familiar birds. This set is consistently rich and brilliant in its coloring. Audubon s america, 1940, 328 pages with 17 color plates. Audubons america, 1940, 328 pages with 17 color plates.
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