John james audubons most popular book is birds of america. The birds of america from drawings made in the united states and their territories. Etsy your place to buy and sell all things handmade. 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. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubon s work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at.
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Audubons childhood fascination with drawing birds became his obsession. Unfollow birds of america book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Six of the birds painted have become extinct since its publication. Original vintage 1937 john james audubon birds of america etsy.
Nov 14, 2011 is this book rare, birds of america published in 1936 answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Bird books north american birds birds of north america. 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. Fifty of the countrys most popular birds will be laid out in stunning twopage spreads that will include information such as their. Audubon s birds of america coloring book by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Information on buying and collecting the birds of america by audubon, john.
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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. The introduction offers information about using the book an explanation of how birds are grouped a discussion of migratory ranges tips on identification a diagram. The audubon society baby elephant folio differs in a number of ways besides its dimensions from earlier editions of the birds of america. Essential for the millions of americans who watch and feed birds in their backyardswhether experienced birders or new birding enthusiastsfrom the experts at national geographic and coauthor of the popular and perennial best seller field guide to the birds of north america.
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Mar 26, 2015 timeless illustrations from birds of america by ornithologist, artist, and naturalist john james audubon. Offered is an original vintage 1937 john james audubon book plate, print, or bird print no. 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. John james audubgon was born april 26, 1785 at aux cayes, the son of a french naval officer. Unfollow audubon birds of america book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. John james audubon s birds of america is a portal into the natural world. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. 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. The birds of america by audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
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