Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The birds of america hardcover 1944 by john james audubon author. This book covers all the native and vagrant species of birds seen on the north american continent. The birds of america john james audubon, william vogt on. Audubon prints birds of america joel oppenheimer, inc. Vintage john james audubon 1944 print audubons birds of america woodpeckers and ptarmigan bird art book plate animals and nature. 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. The birds of america by john james audubon 1946 hardcover 5th printing illust.
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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. Oct 17, 2017 i found a beautiful audubon birds of america book 1944 edition. The cover and text pages are in very good condition, with no missing plates. Up for grabs is a the birds of america by john james audubon book.
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. 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. The birds of america by john james audubon 1944 ebay. This 1944 birds of america hardback book reproduces those drawings, including. We try and get it to you as quickly as we can for a good price. Published 1944 by the macmillan company hardcover, 464 pages authors.
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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 first thing which attracted me to the book is the large color plates 8x10 inches by artist louis agissiz fuertes. It was released in the united states on february 3, 1945 and in the uk that march. Reproductions of audubons birds of america audubon prints. The book called the complete birds of north america, is a book recommended to be part of any birders library. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus.
Birds of america in anthony doerrs all the light we cannot see. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. It is a 1944 edition and it has life sized prints on. Birds of america is a story collection by one of the most talented but minimal writers around, lorrie moore. The book is a sort of shambling explication of ideas supported by not so much a plot as a series of set pieces. Published 1944 by the macmillan company hardcover, 464 pages. Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james. The three caballeros is a 1944 american liveaction animated musical package film produced by walt disney and released by rko radio pictures.
His major work, a colorplate book entitled the birds of america 18271839, is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. 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. Birds of america by gilbert pearson, first edition abebooks. It was a christmas gift and is inscribed on the front page. From the original double elephant folio by john james audubon. John james audubon first published his wonderful bird drawings 182730. Top 175 books published in 1944 that people have added on goodreads.
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. Check out our revolutionary sidebyside summary and analysis. The dustjacket has wear on the edges as well as some small tears, patched on the. The film premiered in mexico city on december 21, 1944. I found a beautiful audubon birds of america book 1944. Gilbert editor pearson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Edition of john james audubons masterpiece of ornithological art, one of only 120, expected to break auction records. Unfollow audubon birds of america book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope.
The birds of america by john james audubon for sale online ebay. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. It provides information on all the birds listed on the aba bird list. Birds of america by t gilbert pearson editor abebooks. The last confirmed sighting took place in louisiana in 1944. Buy the birds of america complete ed of audubons classic work by john james audubon isbn. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. This book was originally published in 1937 by the macmillan company. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.
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Birds of america, garden city publishing company inc abebooks. Jul 06, 2014 i have a birds of america book by xxxxx xxxxx audubon. 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, first edition, macmillan abebooks. Here is a 1944 edition of john james audubons birds of america. 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. Spine creases, wear to binding and pages from reading. Apr 14, 2001 i have owned a birds of north america for over twenty years and have had to use it many times.
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. Book does have staining and discoloration, as well as creases in pages and browning. 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. John james audubons birds of america on view now at chicagos field museum chadd scott contributor opinions expressed by.
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