Today, ornithologists, art historians, rare book librarians, and collectors consider audubon s masterpiece the greatest work on north american ornithology ever published. These are fine handcolored stone lithographs measuring around 27 x 21 inches. About national audubon society birds of north america. Havell edition the double elephant folio by jj audubon. It also contains all 155 images of the 1st octavo edition of the quadrupeds of north america, along with audubon and the rev. Customize your audubon print with hundreds of different frames and mats, if desired. The national audubon society protects birds and the places they need, today and tomorrow, throughout the americas using science, advocacy, education, and ontheground conservation. How to join the audubon societys christmas bird count. In 2000, the head of special collections and the head of preservation performed a platebyplate assessment of the audubon collection. In this book, you will find important information explaining. More the amsterdam edition, and the factors that affect the market value. More the amsterdam edition, and the factors that affect the market value of the 435 different prints in this edition. 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.
He was notable for his extensive studies documenting all types of american birds and for his detailed illustrations. Shop for audubon art prints from our community of independent artists and iconic brands. Harry abrams, of new york, published in 1964 the audubon folio, 30 great bird paintings. The entire volume of 435 plates is also available for viewing online at the websites of the university of michigan and the public library of cincinnati and hamilton county. Including the redwinged blackbird, painted bunting, wood duck, great blue heron, rubythroated hummingbird, purple finch, and blue jay, 46 different species of birds from all parts of the united states are included in this book. Dec 08, 2010 the audubon book sale helped draw an overflow crowd of about 200 people, including roughly 25 auctionhouse employees working the phones, as well as four television crews, according to sothebys. Birds of america john james audubon bauman rare books. When youre shopping for a new vehicle, you want to get a great deal. Audubon created a genre of illustration that didnt exist before. Wordsworth, in 1997 published 10 12 x 14 12 images of the birds of america, bound in a book.
Georgia audubon is a membersupported, nonprofit organization dedicated to building places where birds and people thrive. Excellent art conservation services are provided for all types of two dimension artwork, include. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides and cds, audubon price lists and cds, free audubon print prices, amsterdam, bien, folio, octavo birds, and octavo quads price guide pamphlets and cds. The publishers of which i am aware include welcome rain, laurel glen, and wordsworth. The audubon bird guide is a free and complete field guide to over 800 species of north american birds, right in your pocket. It is hard to think of any other book that absorbed its creator so totally. Dec 15, 2017 and audubon s second book, ornithological biography, which was intended to be a companion to the birds of america, would inspire the founding of the national audubon society, one of the world. This significantly reduces the value of the audubon print and creates a challenge to authentication. From the carolina parrot, now sadly extinct, to the rare whooping crane and the more common blue birds and woodpeckers, audubon s portrayals are among the finest examples of wildlife art in existence. Accountants record the value of items based on a variety of factors, including how much was spent for the item, when it was first purchased and how long the it. Original audubon havell edition produced 18261837 prints for sale. The book was published in several editions between 1997 and 2000. An awardwinning team of journalists, designers, and videographers who tell brand stories through fast companys distinctive lens whats next for hardware, software, and services our annual guide to the businesses that m.
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. An early subscribers copy of john james audubon s double elephant folio incomparably the most important and most beautiful colorplate book ever published. The book, published by the natural history museum in london, contains 435 large hand coloured prints of engravings by john james audubon. One of the finest ornithological works ever printed audubon, john james. He discovered a way to mount freshly killed specimens on sharpened wires set into gridded. While audubon was developing birds of america, he was also working on a companion publication, namely, his ornithological biography.
Bird seed and feeders sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, new to old date, old to new aspen song suet chickadee. Approximately 10,000 species of birds make up the class avesa diverse group that has long fascinated the human race with peculiar behaviors. Audubon s birds of america was considered the premier work on ornithology available at the time, making its content as important to parliament as its value as a beautiful artefact. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large. There are three common values for any audubon print. The kindness diaries take you on an inspirational journey with author leon logothetis, a the kindness diaries take you on an inspirational journey with author leon logothetis, a. Lg book audubon birds 252 great bird prints from birds of america by audubon. A selftaught artist and immigrant defies the odds to create what is now one of the most prized illustrated books in. Bird seed and feeders page 2 maine audubon nature store.
It is estimated that, when adjusted for inflation, five of the 10 most expensive books ever sold were copies of birds of america. Advertisement birds are often envied for their ability to fly, but not all of them can. The value of original audubon prints is based upon three factors. Guide to collecting john james audubon the value of audubon. Our varied and hand picked selection is sure to please the most discriminating collector and the casual art buyer alike. White egret, roseate spoonbill, pileated woodpecker.
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. Bexar audubon societys mission is to promote the conservation of habitat for birds and other wildlife, support national audubon societys efforts, and encourage responsible local action through education, research, and advocacy. Takes on twelveyearold joseph mason as an apprentice and begins the task of painting the images for the birds of america. Unfortunately, many original subscribers in the mid1800s chose to cut down the original large paper, perhaps to fit existing frames. Mason travels with audubon on a flatboat down the mississippi. From the most trusted name in birdingbeloved by millions of backyard enthusiasts and experts alikecomes a completely new and definitive guide to the birds of north america. Treasures of art ser audubon by cyril walker and random. Isbn 9781572155794 9781572155794 hardcover, jg press, 2009. Guide to collecting john james audubon the value of. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubon s birds of america with the same or similar title. The birds of america from drawings made in the united states and their territories. Built for all experience levels, it will help you identify the birds around you, keep track of the birds youve seen, and get outside to find new birds near you. The carrying value, or book value, of an item is related to business accounting.
John james audubon drawn from nature american masters pbs. However, some of the smaller birds can also bring high prices at auction, including the carolina parrot, robin, mockingbird, and ruffnecked. Birds of america contains representations of several species of birds that have since become. We specialize in offering quality, collector grade prints at a great price combined with the convenience of shopping online. We are a thriving, bird focused organization that combines serious conservation, education, and community engagement with activities that build community and foster the joy of birding. Theres an annual census of birds that occurs each year around this time, and in many locations theres still time to sign up to help. The subject matter of an audubon print also helps determine the value. Advertisement paying attention to the various characteristics of birds can help you identify them.
Original antique havell audubon prints, imperial, octavo editions, world class limited edition fine art audubon prints. Audubon had a knack for depicting bird plumage, down to the tiniest wisp of a barbule, and now he would apply his gift to mammals, capturing the warmth and softness of fur and hair. Founded in 1997, the kff is tightlippedthey have no website and no staff. Many times this resulted in the trimming off of the watermark. To make this happen, you have to know the vehicles value what someone is willing to pay for it. In fact, it is still considered an excellent resource. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to fetch. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price. Lucy survived both her husband and sons, selling off the copper plates for the birds of america late on in life for their value as scrap metal. Audubon prints birds of america original octavos 1st. Audubon s early life was filled with domestic challenges. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter.
May 02, 2016 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 printed work. Your virtual gallery of collectible audubon prints on the internet. The third additional gallery consists of original fascicles from the 1ed edition octavo series. 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. The second is a reference area, called the audubon book gallery, with books and other detailed information on audubon, gould and other similar artists.
Each print should measure about 612 x 1012 after being removed from its original book volume. Find out how to identify birds in this article from howstuffworks. Original audubon prints for sale audubon collector. The paper is white and somewhat stiff like card stock. Larger birds tend to bring higher prices than the smaller songbirds. John james audubon birds of america first edition seller.
National audubon society birds of north america by national. Audubon book, birds of america by john james audubon, 435 full color plates, 1946 5th printing, vintage bird book, audubon bird paintings anchorroadvintage. Advertisement approximately 10,000 species of birds make up the class avesa diverse group that. Vintage audubon bird print lithograph, 9 x 12 book plate art print, bohemian waxwing birds print, bird artwork, wall decor chickadeenestvintage 5 out of 5 stars 661. Jan 01, 2004 the 150 prints in this book are known as being among the very best examples of audubon artistry. Jul 25, 2007 john james audubon is best known for the birds of america, a book of 435 images, portraits of every bird then known in the united states painted and reproduced in the size of life. Great blue heron, american flamingo, and wild turkey are three of the most valuable prints of the birds of america. Share in remarkable tales of shared kindness around the world.
Birds of america by audubon, first edition, macmillan. When it goes to auction this week, the book has the potential to reach a record price for audubons birds of america, now standing at about. We cover everything from pishing and keeping a birding journal to building your life list. Audubon decides to publish the greatest bird book ever. Birds of america by john james audubon sets booksale. His major work, a colorplate book entitled the birds of america 18271839, is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. The gallery presents below a selection of the celebrated american naturalist john james audubon s original 19th century copperplate 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. I have 4 audubon bird plates made by alfred meakin for the. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price guide books. Authenticate audubon originals, is my audubon print an.
There were up to eight different octavo editions, each containing 500 different hand colored stone lithographs. Each audubon art print is produced using archival inks, ships within 48 hours, and comes with a 30day money back guarantee. 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. The fantastic beasts of john james audubons littleknown. His combined interests in art and ornithology turned into a plan to make a complete pictoral record of all the bird species of north america. Audubon s birds of america coloring book by audubon, john james.
The imperial folio edition of audubon s animals was a seminal work in american natural history studies. 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 printed work. 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. The more humans understand about their behavior, the more inaccessible their world seems. First published in double elephant size approximately a metre tall in the first half of the nineteenth century, it is famous for. Bird art includes great blue heron, wild turkey, flamingo, white pelican, brown pelican. This book contains a complete price guide to the 19711972 amsterdam edition of john james audubon s birds of america publication.
Bushtitsalmost impossibly tiny gray birds that live in floc. Jan 20, 20 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. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction. About the library library of the canadian parliament.
Original sets of audubon s birds and quadrupeds, including the rare first editions, as well as autograph material and reference works explore books 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. Learn how to get started birding and how to be a better birder with these basic tips and techniques. With over 2 million downloads to date, it is one of the best and most trusted field guides for north american. Birds are often envied for their ability to fly, but not all of them can.
Indiana audubon societys mission is to stimulate interest in birds and their protection. The birds of america by john james audubon alibris. The text is by george dock, and the prints measure 17 x 14 inches. I have an audubon birds of america fifty selections with. When youre selling a car, you want to get the best price. Welcome to bexar audubon society in san antonio, the areas official chapter of the national audubon society. Aug 07, 2014 i have an audobon birds of america fifty selections with commentaries by roger tory peterson all 50 prints are within box book the macmillan company, no date on prints nor box book. Nov 14, 2019 john james audubon s 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.
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