Macmillan co publisher with lithographs by duenewald printing. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. Favorite audubon birds of america by john james audubon. Would that i could describe the extent of those deep morasses, overshadowed by millions of gigantic dark cypresses, spreading their sturdy mosscovered branches, as if to admonish intruding man to pause and reflect on the many difficulties which he must encounter. Mar, 2001 the book was published in several editions between 1997 and 2000. Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book. An iconic image from the folio first edition of audubons quadrupeds of north america, the greatest illustrated natural history work to be produced in america during the nineteenth century. 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. He was born in haiti, the illegitimate son of a french sea captain and his mistress, then taken to. Category mid19th century naturalistic john james audubon art. See more ideas about birds of america, audubon birds and john james audubon. The birds of america from drawings made in the united states and their territories.
His major work, a colorplate book entitled the birds of america 18271839. Birds of america by john james audubon 1946 hb the birds of america is an intriging book by author, john james audubon. The original watercolor paintings by john james audubon for the birds of america. Dec 12, 2009 1986 arc identifier 55178 local identifier 306aam22. This very fine plate is from the folio edition of john james audubon s the viviparous quadrupeds of north america, produced entirely in the united states. Audubon watercolors, march 2007 may at the newyork historical society. Popular edition of john james audubon s 1785 1851 illustrations of birds of america began painting in 1840. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. John james audubgon was born april 26, 1785 at aux cayes, the son of a french naval officer. 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.
Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james first. Published 1937 by the macmillan company in new york. Books by john james audubon author of birds of america. This plate has been carefully removed from the fine limited edition published by w. For anyone interested in one of the more famous plates in the bien edition of john james audubon s, birds of north america, this may serve to whet his or her appetite. To celebrate the sesquicentennial of the newyork historical societys purchase of the audubon avian watercolors and the the release of the lavishly illustrated book audubons aviary. Audubon caught yellow fever upon arrival in new york city.
Mississippi river journal missouri river journals ornithological biography birds of america. This is copy number 1916 of a limited edition of 2500, printed on allrag paper. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. Jan 20, 2014 in 1824, three years after audubon began birds of america in earnest, he was ready to publish. Audubon, john james cornells rare and manuscript collections. In 1824, three years after audubon began birds of america in earnest, he was ready to publish. Hosting the films world premiere at the 2015 environmental film festival in the nations capital allowed us to honor audubon and his significance as an artist and conservationist. The lifes work of both a lover and observer of birds and nature. 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.
A copy of birds of america by john james audubon, published in 1937 by macmillan co. The birds of america by john james audubon alibris. Audubon book plate, print parrot birds of america john james audubon. 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. For anyone interested in one of the more famous plates in the bien edition of john james audubons, birds of north america, this may serve to whet his or her appetite. Johnson reprint corporation and theatrum orbis terrarum, 197172. From a young age, audubon was obsessed by one idea. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to fetch. John james audubon birds of america first edition seller. Published by crown publishers inc, new york, ny, 1978. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Birds of america, by john james audubon, with a foreword and descriptive captions. See more ideas about john james audubon, birds of america and audubon prints.
The watercolors for the birds of america holly hatchner, annette blaugrund, theodore e. John james audubon 17851851 was america s preeminent 19thcentury naturalist illustrator. The book was published in several editions between 1997 and 2000. When he arrived however at the academy of natural sciences in philadelphia, armed with his portfolio, he made the mistake of boasting that he had seen wilsons work and that it was inferior to his own. Aug 8, 20 old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book plate hooded warbler 9 via etsy stay safe and healthy. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubons birds of america with the same or similar title. Contains gorgeous color plates including latin name of species and notes on the birds range, etc. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america. John james audubon 17851851 was americas preeminent 19thcentury naturalist illustrator. The publishers of which i am aware include welcome rain, laurel glen, and wordsworth. The work was to be john james audubon s last, and by 1846 he had to hand over the drawing of the final 50 or so plates to his sons, john wodehouse and victor audubon.
The white house historical associationwikimedia commons interviews. First edition of the birds of america by john james audubon, done by the philadelphia firm of j. Ornithological biography, or an account of the habits of the birds of the united states of america. Old 1937 antique vintage book john james audubon birds of. It was printed by macmillan company in 1946 and it is a fifth edition. Audubons birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Old 1937 john james audubon the birds of america book plate. The birds of america was a monumental work by an artist and naturalist obsessed with his work. From drawings made in the united states and their territories, john james audubon. Paintings by john james audubon for birds of america by random house value publishing staff. John james audubon has 175 books on goodreads with 1953 ratings.
He was notable for his expansive studies to document all types of american birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. Isbn 9781558591288 9781558591288 hardcover, abbeville press, 2003. The birds of america by john james audubon in pictures. An original john james audubon hand colored lithograph entitled audubon, pronghorned antelope, no. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. First published in double elephant size approximately a metre tall in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for. A copy of the worlds most expensive book, john james audubons 19thcentury masterpiece birds of america, is set for auction later this month.
It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america etsy. Audubon 1937 bird prints great blue heron book plate lithograph original 12. The watercolors for the birds of america by john james audubon, mr. John woodhouse audubon, john james audubon 17851851. Audubon vividly captures the remarkable life of john james audubon. Set of four lithographs by john james audubon birds of america size 5 x 7 each. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition abebooks. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition.
Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubon s birds of america with the same or similar title. In other words, there is a bird print on each side. The sevenvolume birds of america includes images of six nowextinct birds. As long as our civilization lasts, america will be in debt to this genius roger tory peterson. Original watercolor paintings by john james audubon for the birds of america two volume boxed set. Birds of america by john james audubon sets booksale. 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. When he arrived however at the academy of natural sciences in philadelphia, armed with his portfolio, he made the mistake of boasting that he had seen wilsons work and that it. Nearly all later ornithological works were inspired by audubon s artistry and high standards, and birds of america is considered one of the greatest examples of book. Audubon s birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Audubons the birds of america 1937 published by the macmillan company, 500 pages. Get the best deals on john james audubon birds art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. Norton in italy under the auspices of joel oppenheimer, a distinguished dealer of bird prints. The story behind john james audubons birds of america. John james audubon s birds of america is a portal into the natural world. John james audubons most popular book is birds of america. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Birds of america john james audubon bauman rare books.
Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubons birds. Bowen in 18401844 size is approximately 6 12 x 10 inches genuine audubon lithograph blue mountain warbler male pl. John james audubon jeanjacques audubon april 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was a french american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Audubon birds, from the original water colors in the new york historical society by. I wish, kind reader, it were in my power to present to your minds eye the favourite resort of the ivorybilled woodpecker. John james audubon was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. The birds of america, volume 6 the birds of america, john james audubon volume 6 of the birds of america.
These bookplates, prints, or pages are two 2 sided. 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. For pleasure or as a spiritual discipline, birdwatching is a lesson in respect and humility major works. Collection of 288 audubon paintings, in color, accompanied by captions by ornothologist ludlow griscom 1890 1959, known as the dean of the birdwatchers. Nearly all later ornithological works were inspired by audubons artistry and high standards, and birds of america is considered one of the greatest examples of book. The original water color paintings by john james audubon. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include. Not all of the specimens illustrated in the work were collected by audubon himself, some were sent to him by john kirk townsend who had collected them.