Each print is also available as a free highresolution download. Our selection of books on request by or about audubon is the most complete available. Check out all of the spectacular designs or make your own. John james audubon 26 april, 1785 27 january, 1851 was a respected american naturalist, ornithologist, and painter, who was born jeanjacques audobon in saint dominigue, present day haiti. Prints by john james audubon digitized materials rare book and. The most definitive account of audubons life and times. Each print should have what is called a binding edge or strip along one edge of the paper, with tiny holes or slits as evidence of the print having been stitched into a book, and a narrow strip where a tissue guard was glued on to protect the. The first gallery consists of 1st edition audubon octavo prints.
See more ideas about audubon prints, john james audubon and birds of america. 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. Bird art includes great blue heron, wild turkey, flamingo, white pelican, brown pelican. See more ideas about bird prints, bird illustration and birds.
Rare set of john goulds bird books for sale in pictures. Here it was stated that a series of halftone reproductions of selected audubon bird plates were to be included in forthcoming issues, the plates having been photographed especially for. There were some slight differences size, colour, noise though nothing major. John james audubon animal prints 68 for sale at 1stdibs. Feduccia, alan, catesbys birds of colonial america, 1985, univ. Prints by john james audubon digitized materials rare. In 1959 readers digest, with the sale of our amazing. Miscellaneous bird prints handcoloured lithographs and others by artists such as j. Shop original john james audubon animal prints from the worlds best art galleries. Top 10 books about birds as well as useful, beautiful guides to the avian world, the literature of birds includes potent memoir and uncanny fiction. The antique handcolored bird prints shown on this page are from a rare edition of the book of birds published in england in 1841 by the london firm of robert tyas and company the series was edited by the naturalist achille comte and based on the french naturalist georges buffons work on natural history originally published between 1749 and 1789. Contact us if to inquire about doubleelephant havell editions. Our current stock includes many rare, interesting and unusual pictures of birds.
Our stock of the octavo or small audubon prints is one of the largest in the country. 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. Audubon s birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. The book is a collection of prints by naturalist and painter john james audubon. Each subscriber received prints of three smaller birds, a larger bird and a midsized bird. The antique handcolored bird prints shown on this page are from a rare edition of the book of birds published in england in 1841 by the london firm of robert tyas and company.
Wildlife artist john james audubon, namesake of the national audubon society, dedicated his talents to painting and describing all of the bird species of america, eventually culminating in his seminal birds of america. Shop for audubon art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. A group of four framed octavo sized 19th century hand colored bird lithographs by john james audubon 17851851 from his publication the birds of america entitled. The birds of america used books and rare books from. Mar 26, 2015 timeless illustrations from birds of america by ornithologist, artist, and naturalist john james audubon. All books not described as to size are approximately 8 vo 6 x 9 inches, the standard size. You ll find twentytwo of audubon s bird images in this coloring book. He earned his global reputation from his commitment to documenting bird species through illustration. Genuine, original antique art featuring birds, from 1790 to 1950s.
The beauty of birds is as magical as it is diverse. The first reproductions of the audubon prints made in the united states seem to have been those announced by forest and stream in the september 5, 1896 issue i. Other digitized print materials prints by john james audubon. His handcolored masterpiece, the birds of america, is. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, and has been in publication since. 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.
Audubon prints and books is advertised throughout the united states, including. All books in this list are in generally good condition for used books unless described otherwise. Each museumquality audubon framed print may be customized with hundreds of different frame and mat options. The jay is a native of mexico rather than the columbia river area in oregon, and audubon departed from an early resolve never to draw from a stuffed specimen. Second octavo edition antique prints and maps from the. The largest books and prints produced in the 19th century were in the double elephant folio size. A complete price list of all audubon octavo quadruped prints for sale is now available. This is the paper used for the audubon havell and bein bird prints, which measure approximately 26 12 x 39 inches. One of the most valuable natural history books ever published, it shows birds in natural positions and in their native habitats. All items are authenticated by expert jeremy sewell and come with a certificate of authenticity. In 1959 readers digest, with the sale of our amazing world of nature, accompanied this book with certain reproductions of the birds of america which the company states were made from photographs of prints that are part of the double elephant folio collection at the new york public library. John james audubon 17851851 worked on the monumental birds of america from 18271838, illustrating and editing one of the largest and most expensive bird books in the world.
Audubons birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Original audubon bird prints antique botanical prints. Audubon has made 435 prints from birds of america free to. Other size symbols used include the smaller 12 mo 4 x 6 inches, the larger 4 to 9 x 12 inches and folio 12 x 18 inches. Audubon galleries is the worlds leading dealer in art by john james audubon, including editions of his prints in both elephant folio and smaller formats, as well as his books and even original artwork.
He created about 200 copies of the 3foottall, fourvolume set, each featuring 435 handcolored prints of 1,037 birds. The birds of america by john james audubon in pictures. Buy audubon framed prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Theres a good reason that the book commands such high. The culmination of over twelve years of work, audubons masterpiece features some of the most stunning bird paintings of all time, from the great crested flycatcher and pin tailed duck to the common american swan. They are shown as small reproductions on the inside front and back covers. Antique bird prints, original first edition octavo prints. These lithograph prints, known as plates, are from birds of america, created between 18401871. Aug 09, 2017 top 10 books about birds as well as useful, beautiful guides to the avian world, the literature of birds includes potent memoir and uncanny fiction.
Our audubon framed art prints ship within 48 hours, arrive readytohang, and include a. Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover barnes. 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. The author has seen two reproductions, plate 79, tyrant flycatcher, and plate 249, snowy heron or white egret, published in 1951 by the american print craft guild, 44 archer drive, bronxville, n.
Ford, alice, audubons animals, 222 pages, 4to, 1951, green. 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. The lifes work of both a lover and observer of birds and nature. Today, audubons name is synonymous with wildlife preservation, and he is recognized as one of the greatest artists of his time. Mumford publisher birds and nature magazine photo offset lithographs, circa 18991904. Birds 1790 to 1950s we have a high quality selection of genuine antique bird art for sale. Browse and shop for books, home decor, toys, gifts and more on indigo.
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. Only a few books have ever been produced on this scale, and thus double elephant folio has become synonymous with audubons great. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. The second gallery consists of 1st edition audubon octavo prints. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. Prints by john james audubon digitized materials rare book.
In addition, we offer some prints by other early american bird artists such as mark catesby, alexander wilson, and john cassin. The birds of america is a book by naturalist and painter john james audubon, containing. Original editions of audubon prints are shown below, including. Reproductions of audubons birds of america audubon prints. Keulemans, circa 18001900 unidentified bird prints circa 1900 miscellaneous bird prints small tinted halftones a.
The series was edited by the naturalist achille comte and based on the french naturalist georges buffons work on natural history originally published between 1749 and 1789. Customize your audubon print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. A famous bird illustrationand where to get your own for. See more ideas about audubon birds, john james audubon and birds of america. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james. Each print should measure about 612 x 1012 after being removed from its original book volume. Our audubon framed art prints ship within 48 hours, arrive readytohang, and include a 30day moneyback guarantee. I admired framed audubon prints in decorating magazines and at pottery barns website for a long time, but couldnt afford their prices. The prints were produced from 1827 to 1838 that cost each. Each audubon art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. Books by john james audubon author of birds of america. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. Artwork dates from 17501950 and includes hand coloured engravings, lithographs, copper plate engraving and chromolithographs, they are all genuinely old and in good.
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