National book award finalist one of the best books of the year npr time magazine the washington post entertainment weekly the boston globe a new york times notable book from one of our most accomplished and widely admired. The national audubon society baby elephant folio, roger tory peterson and virginia marie peterson, eds. National audubon society field guide to north american. 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. The audubon folio, 30 great bird paintings new york, harry n. Elephant folio refers to the size of the audubon imperial quadruped prints, which are somewhat smaller than the double elephant folio size used for the audubon havell bird prints. Make offer the audobon folio book 30 great bird paintings by george dock jr. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Now, for the first time, it is available as an ebook. Get the best deals on lithograph john james audubon birds art prints.
Original audubon bird prints havell edition and bien edition plates are the rarest and largest of the original audubon prints, the famous double elephant folio prints measuring about 38 x 25 inches. 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 second gallery consists of 1st edition audubon octavo prints. Vintage audubon,white winged crossbill bird print wcommentary roger tory peters. Considered the artists greatest triumph, the oversized fourvolume set that contains 435 handcolored prints of his watercolor drawings, published at great personal expense between 1827 and 1838, is the kind of rare book owned. National audubon society field guide to north american birds. Audubon prints birds of america original octavos 1st.
Audubon created a genre of illustration that didnt exist before. Considered the artists greatest triumph, the oversized fourvolume set that contains 435 handcolored prints of his watercolor drawings, published at great personal expense between 1827 and 1838, is the kind of rare book owned only by institutions and one percenters. Attenboroughs treasured lear bird prints reproduced for. The birds of america is a book by naturalist and painter john james audubon, containing. Great blue heron, american flamingo, and wild turkey are three of the most valuable prints of the birds of america. A brilliant new printing of audubon s birds of america updated october 2, 2018 white ibis eudocimus albus ibis alba from audubon s birds of america. This baby elephant folio is indeed a tiny but complete book of audubons birds of america. I sell well researched and reasonably priced audubon price guide books for the following original audubon editions. Jan 20, 2012 the exceptionally fine duke of portland set of audubon s masterpiece the birds of america the finest colorplate book of ornithology ever produced. Were in a race against time to give birds a fighting chance in a rapidly changing world. Produced in collaboration with the uniquely talented printerartist, robert havell, audubon s massive work is as the subtitle of this book says the most famous bird book in the. Audubon s folio bird prints, especially those from the havell edition, include his bestloved and most widely recognized work.
The huge double elephant folio of the birds of america made audubon s reputation as artist and naturalist in the late 1820s, and served as his launching pad for fame in his own time and beyond into our own. The observers book of birds eggs compiled by g evans 1954. There is an excellent book on the first edition called audubon s great national work by ron tyler 1993 university of texas press. The broadcaster david attenborough at the folio society with a copy of the book birds drawn for john gould by edward lear. The gallery presents below a selection of the celebrated american naturalist john james audubon s original 19th century copper plate engravings and lithographs havell and bien edition double elephant folio birds, imperial folio quadrupeds, octavo edition birds and quadrupeds, 20th century audubon havell edition restrikes and fine facsimile prints, 19th century stone. A precise replica of the complete works of john james audubon, comprising the birds of america 1840 44 and the quadrupeds of north america 1851 54. Audubons folio birds havell edition in this area we offer the best known of audubons original prints the large and famous bird prints from the havell edition handcolored etchings with engraving and aquatint, published 18271838. An early subscribers copy of john james audubons double elephant folio incomparably the most important and most beautiful colorplate book ever published. The first gallery consists of 1st edition audubon octavo prints. Oct 02, 2018 a brilliant new printing of audubons birds of america updated october 2, 2018 white ibis eudocimus albus ibis alba from audubons birds of america.
Payment can be made by paypal, visa, mastercard, discover, american express or personal check. Chris lane shows host dan elias a few audubon originals. John james audubon s original birds of america double elephant folio was easily the finest natural history book ever published. Over the years many authors have written entire books about the birds of america publication. In subsequent editions, a second stone was used to create a tinted bluegreen and in a few cases beige sky around the bird. John james audubon s most popular book is birds of america.
If bound together, the pages would create a book that. Here, i will just present some basic facts and information, prior to the price guide, and. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james first. Excellent art conservation services are provided for all types of two dimension artwork, include. John james audubons most popular book is birds of america. Audubons birds of america and millions of other books are available for. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. Issued with the full endorsement and cooperation of the audubon society, the stunning baby elephant foliohere reproduced in a miniature, gemlike versionwas the first work ever to arrange audubons. The untold story of the transy book heist vanity fair. Books by john james audubon author of birds of america.
Distinguishing between the octavo editions is a more intricate process. The audubon society baby elephant folio by roger tory peterson, virginia marie peterson 2003 hardcover jan 1, 1900 hardcover. Lithograph john james audubon birds art prints for sale ebay. Rare prints edition we started publishing these prints in 2008. Consult an audubon reference book such as susanne lows a guide to audubon s birds of america published by the owners of audubon galleries and sold on this website which will tell you exactly what the text should be for specific plates you have. Audubon needed every inch of space he could gethe planned to print fullcolor, lifesize representations of every bird in north america. A magnificent new printing of this classic edition of john james audubon s masterwork in this latest printing of the baby elephant folio edition of audubon s birds of america, the thumbnail images accompanying the descriptive captions are printed in full color for the convenience of the reader. 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. Issued with the full endorsement and cooperation of the audubon society, the stunning baby elephant foliohere reproduced in a miniature, gemlike versionwas the first work ever to arrange audubons plates in scientific order. There are seven or so complete sets of audubon double elephant folio in the uk, one in the british library, one in the natural history museum, who created this reproduction, and one in the central library in liverpool. 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. It is a perfect edition to give as a gift to friends and family who are. This printing also features an attractive new binding cloth, in a sumptuous teal color. A complete price list of all audubon octavo bird prints for sale is now available.
John james audubon birds 19501969 art prints for sale ebay. Get the best deals on john james audubon birds 19501969 art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. Enjoy a virtual visit to the research library at the san diego natural history museum and see the famous audubon folio of lifesize bird paintings, including the magnificent wild turkey. Birds of america audubon society baby elephant folio deluxe, signed and limited edition by john james audubon. John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. Authentication of audubon prints audubon galleries. Get the best deals on lithograph john james audubon birds art prints when you shop the. From a collection of collages about bowerbirds to a history of audubons christmas bird count, these titles offer something to kids of every age and background.
This sparkling tiny folio edition of audubons birds of america displays all 435 of. Set of 14 audubon best loved bird prints vintage book enterprises. 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. Mar, 2001 do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubon s birds of america with the same or similar title. John james audubons the birds of america was immediately recognized as an extraordinary achievement and perhaps the greatest contribution ever made of art in the service of science. The 19th century masterpiece, replete with count em 435 handcolored illustrations, has long been considered a crucial document about u. Audubon havell edition price guide 1 the audubon havell edition and price guide john james audubon s original birds of america double elephant folio was easily the finest natural history book ever published. Theres a good reason that the book commands such high prices. Audubon is a nonprofit organization committed to protecting birds and the places they need. This book is a complete reference for the audubon print. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london.
Audubon s birds of america popular edition 1950 first printing with dust jacket. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. Learn how to identify antique audubon prints rareprints. The subject matter of an audubon print also helps determine the value. His work would be published on the biggest paper available. About 1820, around the age of 35, audubon declared his intention to paint every bird in north america. The untold story of the transy book heist is one part. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Havell, bien, octavo birds of america, octavo quadrupeds of north america quads, imperial folio viviparous quadrupeds of north america, and these modern audubon editions. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price.
Watch a behindthescenes look at one of the public library of cincinnati and hamilton countys rarest books, the famed birds of america by naturalist john james audubon. The lifes work of both a lover and observer of birds and nature. Young readers will learn fun facts about the widewinged wandering albatross, search for hidden species in serene illustrations, and find themselves reflected in the stories of kids who just want to have fun. The audubon society baby elephant folio english edition ebook. What is the birds of america double elephant folio book. After the folio edition was completed, audubon decided to produce a more affordable edition and employed a lithographer from philadelphia named.
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. Audubon prints birds of america original havell engravings. I have not yet tested this guide in the field, but as far as its actual physical properties, it is a great book. The book so big it needed its own furniture mental floss. The material used for the outside of the book seems very sturdy, and its pages are very easy to turn. Like his great four volume book, audubon was one of the most colourful. The birds of america by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Elephant folio prints measure approximately 22 x 28 inches. It is out of print but can sometimes be found in used book stores. There are three charts at the end of this book which list and rank upper tier audubon images in the following editions. 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. I would recommend this book to anyone looking for a trusty bird guide.
Condition a fine copy in excellent condition, with fresh, vibrant colors. Dec 15, 2017 john james audubon dreamed of creating lifesized portraits of every species of bird in north america. 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. The havell edition was expensive at the time of publication and this has not changed. Get the best deals on john james audubon art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. In the i960s a product promotion campaign of the kimberlyclark corporation of neenah, wis. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. Birds of america by john james audubon, hardcover abebooks. Amsterdam edition of audubon prints from birds of america.
Sold as a complete set, 250 were originally produced. Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner inc. Often cited as the most expensive book of all time, there are still 120 known intact copies of john james audubon s the birds of america which was published between 1827 and 1838. All prints listed are for sale and available for immediate purchase, or contact us if you would like additional information or pictures.
Each book is available as a printed softcover book that ships to anywhere in the world, or as an internet adobe pdf download. This sparkling tiny folio edition of audubons birds of america displays all 435 of audubons handcolored engravings, graced with an illuminating introduction by roger tory peterson that places audubon in his ornithological and art historical context. Oct 24, 2012 attenboroughs treasured lear bird prints reproduced for folio society. The double elephant folio, as the edition became known, took its name from the. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. John james audubon has 175 books on goodreads with 1946 ratings. Looseleaf portfolio with 30 colour reproductions measuring 44 x 36 cm of north american birds, drawn by john james audubon 17851851. Bird watchingnorth america, field guides birds, books. The 435 doubleelephant folio sized plates, printed by the havells of london, depict some 1,065 different species, the majority drawn from specimens that audubon himself had captured. Virtually all original audubon bird and animal images were trimmed slightly and bound into a book volume, as a bookplate. 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 audubon s original text for each bird. In his bird art, he mainly forsook oil paint, the medium of serious artists of the day, in favor of watercolors and pastel crayons and occasionally pencil, charcoal, chalk, gouache.
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. Consists of a complete double elephant folio set 435 plates of audubons birds of america and his ornithological biography. John james audubons the birds of america was immediately recognized as an extraordinary achievement and perhaps the greatest. Reproductions of audubons birds of america audubon prints. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. The amsterdam edition offers up all 435 images from john james audubons birds of america. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubon s work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. A complete price list of all audubon octavo quadruped prints for sale is now available. Audubon originals tips of the trade antiques roadshow pbs.
Each print should measure about 7 x 1012 to 11 after removal from its original book volume, and should have what is called a binding edge along one side, with tiny holes or slits as evidence of the print having been stitched into a book, and evidence of a narrow glue strip where a tissue guard was glued on to protect the image. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubon s doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction in new york city. This is the best book available for anyone who wishes to see accurate reproductions of audubon s greatest work, the double elephant folio edition of birds of america. Larger birds tend to bring higher prices than the smaller songbirds. Please enjoy browsing through our audubon octavo print galleries.
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