Audubons birds of america bookplate 1950 first etsy. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. The firstedition copy is one of just known to exist, and features 1,037 lifesize illustrations. Audubons america by peattie, donald culross boston. In the i960s a product promotion campaign of the kimberlyclark corporation of neenah, wis. Birds of america by audubon, john james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Birds of america was printed between 1827 and 1838, and was filled prints created from handengraved plates based on audubons original watercolor paintings. John james audubons most popular book is birds of america. Birds of america by john james audubon 1946 hb the birds of america is an intriging book by author, john james audubon. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. Published by houghton mifflin and company, boston, ma 1940. My mother is from a town very close to ditzingen so it was a lot of fun to look through everything in this book and relive memories with her.
And the peattie name which gives it a certain eclat. 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 audubons original text for each bird. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. 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.
In 1824, three years after audubon began birds of america in earnest, he was ready to publish. Hardcover 1940 by donald culross editor peattie author. 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. 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. The birds of america showcased, for the first time, lifesize illustrations of birds some of which are now extinct, like the carolina parakeet. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Like all of audubons art, its very detailed with lots of color and passion as shown in all his work. John james audubon was an american ornithologist, naturalist and artist. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition. John james audubon jeanjacques audubon april 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was a french american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Birds of america by john james audubon, first edition abebooks passion for books. But it was more than that, becker of christies says. Beginning in the 1940s, banks and insurance companies, particularly. Houghton mifflin company, boston massachusetts january 1940, 1940.
All 435 illustrations from john j audubons birds of. Audubons america by donald culross peattie and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Eastern screechowls from john james audubons birds of america. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. Greyblue and red hardcover book measures 8 x 11 12 and has 328 numbered pages. First published in double elephant size approximately a metre tall in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for. 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 audubons birds of america holds the record as the worlds most expensive 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 in new york city.
The birds of america by john james audubon alibris. There are 18 full colore, double page reproductions from the little known quadrupeds, as well as from the more familiar birds. The story behind john james audubons birds of america. 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. 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. Find audubons america by peattie, donald culross at biblio. Audubons birds of america coloring book by john james. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction. Donald culross peattie june 21, 1898 november 16, 1964 was an american botanist. First edition of john james audubons birds of america. The plates are printed on standard paper and not slick but have held the colors well over the years. Audubons birds of america popular edition hardcover 1950.
Beginning in the 1930s, several different editions of birds of america were produced. 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. Audubons america by audubon, john james and peattie, donald culross editor edition. By 1824 he had begun to consider publication of his bird drawings, but he was advised to seek a publisher in europe, where he would find better engravers and greater interest in. Audubons birds of america popular edition audubon, john james. Americas rare bird the foreignborn frontiersman became one of the 19th centurys greatest wildlife artists and a hero of the ecology movement.
The narratives and experiences of john james audubon. Audubons birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Youve got the audubon name, which i dont think has been oversold. And the biographical section, and introductory notes by the. In its size, its dramatic appeal and the life and character of its creator, the birds of america personifies the very spirit of america at a turning point in its history. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The quadrupeds of north america octavo editions 184971 there were four different original audubon octavo editions published between 18491871, each consisting of 155 different hand colored stone lithographs issued in three volumes. Peattie also produced childrens and travel books, altogether totaling almost forty volumes. 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 lifes work of both a lover and observer of birds and nature.
Audubons america, 1940, 328 pages with 17 color plates. Besides being a remarkable painter, audubon was a great naturalist, and his visual art and writing helped inspire the conservation movement. Audubons america by audubon, john james and peattie. Audubons birds of america pictured 497 bird species on 435 lifesized, colored engravings made from his watercolor paintings.
It was printed by macmillan company in 1946 and it is a fifth edition. Very many of the original audubons remain in their original bound book volume. Audubons birds of america, the most beautiful book in. John james audubon has 175 books on goodreads with 1953 ratings. One of 3025 copies signed by the editor, donald culross peattie on the limitation page. John james audubon created a masterpiece of american art, a collection of paintings titled birds of america published in a series of four enormous volumes from 1827 to 1838. John james audubon was an american ornithologist, naturalist and artist known for his studies and detailed illustrations of north american birds. Donald culross peattie immortal village 1st edition 2nd impression. Like his great four volume book, audubon was one of the most colourful characters in the history of natural history.
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. Audubons america, the narratives and experiences of john james audubon, edited and, 1940 by donald culross peattie, published by the riverside press, cambridge, massachusetts. 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 printing. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james first. Audubons america the narratives and experiences of john james audubon. John james audubgon was born april 26, 1785 at aux cayes, the son of a french naval officer. John james audubons the birds of america book has long been one of the most treasured books of natural history. Birds of america is one of the best known natural history books ever produced and also one of the most valuable a complete set sold at auction in december. 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. Each book is available as a printed softcover book that ships to anywhere in the world, or as an internet adobe pdf download. Reproductions of audubons birds of america audubon prints.
The white paper is somewhat stiff, like a card stock. Books by john james audubon author of birds of america. All 435 illustrations from john j audubons birds of america are. Audubon was striking out into untouched landscape and recording the birds and the habitats as well. Buy 102 favorite audubon birds of america by roger tory peterson institute isbn. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price. Folio, hardcover, light wear at corners and spine extremities else vg in blue tweed cloth. Audubon, john james john james audubon, detail of a portrait by his sons john and victor, late 1840s. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. 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. A featherless audubon menagerie the new york times. The birds of america by john james audubon in pictures.
Courtesy of the american museum of natural history, new york. Rare copy of audubons birds of america for sale science. No jacket book description houghton mifflin, boston, 1940. The auction was a rare chance to own one of the best preserved editions of the 19th century masterpiece, with its 435 handcoloured illustrations, seen as a key volume on us natural history. Audubon became just the second american elected as a fellow in londons royal society. I shall publish the letterpress in a separate book, at the same time. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubons birds of america with the same or similar title.
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