Unfollow birds of america book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. From the original double elephant folio by john james audubon. The birds of america hardcover 1944 by john james audubon author. Book does have staining and discoloration, as well as creases in pages and browning.
Edition of john james audubons masterpiece of ornithological art, one of only 120, expected to break auction records. This book is in reasonable condition for its age and it would make a nice addition to your collection. 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. Vintage john james audubon 1944 print audubons birds of. Gilbert editor pearson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It provides information on all the birds listed on the aba bird list. Birds of america by lorrie moore goodreads share book. It was released in the united states on february 3, 1945 and in the uk that march.
His major work, a colorplate book entitled the birds of america 18271839, is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. It was a christmas gift and is inscribed on the front page. The book called the complete birds of north america, is a book recommended to be part of any birders library. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. Oct 17, 2017 i found a beautiful audubon birds of america book 1944 edition. Apr 14, 2001 i have owned a birds of north america for over twenty years and have had to use it many times. In the i960s a product promotion campaign of the kimberlyclark corporation of neenah, wis.
Birds of america by t gilbert pearson editor abebooks. For years there sat upon the bottom shelf in our house this large green book called birds of america, which the family has kept around when other books have been culled. The book is a sort of shambling explication of ideas supported by not so much a plot as a series of set pieces. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james first. The birds of america john james audubon, william vogt on.
The birds of america by john james audubon 1944 hcdj gvgc color plates. This 1944 edition of john james audubons the birds of america, originally published by the author 1827 to 1830, has 435 plates that, according to the note were originally published by audubon, in london, during the years 1827 1838. The birds of america by john james audubon 1946 hardcover 5th printing illust. Published 1944 by the macmillan company hardcover, 464 pages. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. 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. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The film premiered in mexico city on december 21, 1944. 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. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. The birds of america by john james audubon for sale online ebay. It is a 1944 edition and it has life sized prints on. Much of the first half of birds of america is a mary mccarthy uses peter as a naive mouthpiece for a lot of leftist thinking of the 1950s and 60s. You are looking at a vintage the birds of america from 1944. Birds of america by audubon, first edition, macmillan abebooks. Buy the birds of america complete ed of audubons classic work by john james audubon isbn. Jul 06, 2014 i have a birds of america book by xxxxx xxxxx audubon. Birds of america by audubon, first edition abebooks.
Birds of america is a story collection by one of the most talented but minimal writers around, lorrie moore. This 1944 birds of america hardback book reproduces those drawings, including. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. John james audubon first published his wonderful bird drawings 182730. Gilbert, editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Published 1944 by the macmillan company hardcover, 464 pages authors.
Garden city publishing company inc 1936 2nd printing very good some edgewear tand light soil to greeen cloth, photographs and drawings of all kinds of birds. Vintage birds of america 1936 106 color book plates audubon garden city. Make offer vtg audubon birds of america book by roger tory peterson 50 large poster prints. The illustrated encyclopedia of american birds, book, 1944. We try and get it to you as quickly as we can for a good price. The cover and text pages are in very good condition, with no missing plates.
Audubon prints birds of america joel oppenheimer, inc. Up for grabs is a the birds of america by john james audubon book. I found a beautiful audubon birds of america book 1944. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This book covers all the native and vagrant species of birds seen on the north american continent. About us we are an art gallery with over 50 years of experience focusing on the artwork of john james audubon, john gould, pierrejoseph redoute and other natural history artists. 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. Birds of america by audubon, john james and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. May contain limited notes, underlining or highlighting that does affect the text. This book was originally published in 1937 by the macmillan company. The first thing which attracted me to the book is the large color plates 8x10 inches by artist louis agissiz fuertes. Birds of america by various and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Birds of america, garden city publishing company inc abebooks.
Birds of america in anthony doerrs all the light we cannot see. 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. The last confirmed sighting took place in louisiana in 1944. The birds of america doubleelephant folio 39 12 x 26 12 inches. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The stories here are not big or grand or epic, but work simply as little oneact plays, exposing the inherent complexities and dramas in the everyday lives we all lead.
As i went carefully through the pages, i found 2 pages with writing to show they had spotted that bird one in pen and one in pencil, one page with a crease, but no torn or missing pages. Vtg audubon birds of america book by roger tory peterson 50 large poster prints. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. Top 175 books published in 1944 that people have added on goodreads. My grandson was visiting and he got hold of my copy of this book he was 4 at the time and was wanting to take it home with him. The birds of america by john james audubon 1944 ebay. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. The dustjacket has wear on the edges as well as some small tears, patched on the. Unfollow audubon birds of america book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.
Reproductions of audubons birds of america audubon prints. Vintage john james audubon 1944 print audubons birds of america woodpeckers and ptarmigan bird art book plate animals and nature. The three caballeros is a 1944 american liveaction animated musical package film produced by walt disney and released by rko radio pictures. Details about vintage the birds of america by john james audubon 1944. His birthday was in 45 days and so i sent him a copy of his own. Sep 04, 2001 the birds of america john james audubon. The birds of america doubleelephant folio 39 12 x 26 12. Birds of america by gilbert pearson, first edition abebooks. This 1944 birds of america hardback book reproduces those drawings, including vernacular and scientific modern names, so the book is both a historical reference and good resource. There are 435 color plates in this book along with a transcript of the legends on the original plates.
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