A visit to almost any home or garden center presents birders with numerous cute and colorful contraptions that are sold as bird homes. Audubon bird book color illustrations johnson auction service. Audubon bird of washington birds of america amsterdam. The women were boston socialites at the turn of the twentieth century who were appalled by the mass slaughter of birds for plumage on hats. 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. Create sustainable habitat, count birds, volunteer, advocate, become a member, or. Produced in association with the national audubon society, audubon birdhouse book explains how to build and place safe, speciesappropriate bird homes for more than 20 classic north american species, from wrens to raptors.
Jul, 2017 but calling john james audubons masterpiece of ornithological art, the birds of america, a book is to stretch the limits of the term. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction in new york city. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. Get involved with tucson audubon and help protect birds in southeast arizona. Birds of america by john james audubon sets booksale. Audubon bird book color illustrations johnson auction.
Covering environmental stories during a broadcast journalism career in the southeast, including at wgst, atlanta, led to an ms degree via the audubon expedition institute and an internship with audubons washington, dc, office. Original audubon havell edition produced 18261837 prints for sale. Audubon magazine, natural history magazine, the magazine antiques, american birds, the smithsonian, the print world, bird watchers digest, birders world, and numerous antique newspapers. The birds of america from original drawings by john james. Christies auctions first edition of audubons the birds. National audubon bird identification book for auction.
Jan 20, 2012 audubons bird book wont sell for chicken feed john james audubons great work, the birds of america, goes on sale friday at christies auction house. Of these, 14 have been sold on a sheetbysheet basis, many of these lacking plates, and are dispersed including the earl of carnarvon copy comprising 159 plates only, and another incomplete set which lacked volume iv was sold together but presumably is now dispersed the buffalo. Produced in association with the national audubon society, audubon birdhouse book explains how to build and place functional diy bird homes that are safe and appropriate for more than 20 classic north american species, from wrens to raptors. Often cited as the most expensive book of all time, there are still 120 known intact copies of john james audubons the birds of america which was published between 1827 and 1838. The audubon bird guide is a free and complete field guide to more than 800 species of north american birds, right in your pocket. This book includes a chapter that will help the collector identify and authenticate prints from all of the original antique audubon editions. This is the first time in golden gate audubons 103year history that it has sponsored an online auction of bird art. Books by national audubon society author of national audubon. But birds of america by john james audubon, made in 1827, was just sold in auction to an anonymous collector. Bids for birds and beyond is your chance to enjoy the excitement of an auction in the safety and comfort of your home, with chances to win exclusive birding tours led by audubon naturalists, an opportunity to have a wild roseate spoonbill named after you, and other fun prizes in support of audubon florida programs around the state.
National audubon society field guide to north american. A complete first edition set of john james audubons gloriously illustrated the birds of america 18271838 goes up for auction june 14. Not all of the specimens illustrated in the work were collected by audubon himself, some were sent to him by john kirk townsend who had collected them. Twothirds of north american bird species are at risk of extinction from climate change.
It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. Edition of john james audubons masterpiece of ornithological art, one of only 120, expected to break auction records. As such, the double elephant folio deserves to be reproduced as it really is, with all titles, part and plate numbers, and credits to artist and printer that. Dec 08, 2010 bird experts and rare book collectors worldwide are aflutter after audubons birds of america, a beautifully illustrated early19th century gem of americana, art and natural history, sold for. 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. An introduction to audubon and the octavo editions. Dec 01, 20 this book tells the story of reallife harriet hemenway and minna hall, members of the massachusetts audubon society, one of the earliest audubon societies. Since 1973, 24 copies of the book have been sold at auction.
Tucson audubon inspires people to enjoy and protect birds through recreation, education, conservation, and restoration of the environment upon which we all depend. Get the best deals for vintage audubon bird prints at. June, this exceptional example of the most valuable illustrated book ever. Eastern region, revised edition paperback september 27, 1994. Copy of the worlds most expensive natural history book flies into. The tomes complicated and protracted publication process, the stuff of bookpublishing legend, ran from 1827 to 1838, and a superlative complete set is coming to auction in new. Audubon prints birds of america havell edition prints. Takes on twelveyearold joseph mason as an apprentice and begins the task of painting the images for the birds of america. National audubon society field guide to north american birds. This particular genre owes much to the birds of north america 18271839 by john james audubon. The birds of america, the viviparous quadrupeds of north america achieved an impressive 3,770,000 usd.
James audubons the birds of america, up for auction on june 14. Travis audubon inspiring conservation through birding. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Dec 08, 2010 the rare copy of john james audubons birds of america was bought by london dealer michael tollemache for. Price guide havell edition audubon print prices, audubon. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction. The birds of america is a book by naturalist and painter john james audubon, containing. Details about rare, first edition, john james audubon, the birds of america, 1844, vol vii. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. Mar, 2001 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 world.
Christies auctions first edition of audubons the birds of. Audubon prints and books is advertised throughout the united states, including. Audubon decides to publish the greatest bird book ever. See more ideas about audubon birds, birds and birds of america. Originals, states, editions, restrikes, and facsimiles and reproductions. Nov 16, 2015 audubons path to becoming the worlds greatest bird painter was circuitous, if not serendipitous. 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. Unfollow audubon birds of america book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The winning bid was a record auction price for a printed book and was placed by londonbased art dealer michael tollemache, who outbid three. Part naturalist and part artist, audubon possessed an unequaled ability to observe, catalog. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction. Although birds are everywhere, too few people own an ornithological book. This book includes chapters that will help the collector identify and authenticate prints from all of the original antique audubon editions, as well as all the. This is an unusually large and brilliantly colored.
John james audubon paintings for sale heritage auctions. 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. 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. The birds of america from original drawings by john james audubon. The sale was led by the birds of america 182738, four monumental volumes of 435 handcolored aquatint plates depicting all of the thenknown species of birds found in the united states. This book includes chapters that will help the collector identify and authenticate prints from all of. See more ideas about john james audubon, birds of america and audubon birds.
Over the years many authors have written entire books about the birds of america publication. The group meets every other month to discuss a book and share ideas. Birds of america by john james audubon sets booksale record. 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. See audubons rare bird bible before its multimillion. Over time, people have asked for a list of the books read, as this is a great resource. By jeanette larson, travis audubon master birder in january 2017, travis audubon began a bird book club, ruffled feathers. 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 book so big it needed its own furniture mental floss. The biggest book on north american birds this century. Tucson audubon society bringing you the birds of southeast. Books by national audubon society author of national. Published in imprint, the journal of the american historical print collectors society. Get the best deals for audubon birds of america book at. You wont need sothebys auction house to buy this volume, though. Mason travels with audubon on a flatboat down the mississippi. Citizens of the feathered tribe audubons the birds of america. The four volumes are three feet tall and among them contain. 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. Spanning four huge volumes, plus the fivevolume ornithological biography, the american naturalists monumental birds of america is the seminal birders guide. National audubon society has 199 books on goodreads with 16014 ratings. Theres a good reason that the book commands such high.
Each of the easytobuild boxes and shelves within is accompanied by cut lists, specially created line diagrams, and stepbystep photography, making the. Flynn has included in his price guide tables ebay realized auction price values for all antique and modern audubon prints that are commonly sold on that internet auction site. John james audubon would be proud to know that a lifesize bird book is alive in the twentyfirst century. National audubon societys most popular book is national audubon society field gu. Flynn has included in his price guide tables ebay realized auction price values for all original antique audubon prints that are commonly sold on that internet auction site. Sale n10256view print cataloguesothebys is delighted to be offering an early subscribers copy of audubons double elephant folioincomparably the most important and most beautiful colorplate book ever published, containing 435 magnificant handcolored etched plates, depicting in life size 1,065 birds representing 489 supposed species. A number of copies of this book have been offered at auction over the years. Barker, a chesapeake bayarea writer and educator, grew up watching feeder birds in east tennessee thanks to her birdloving mother and grandmother. The group came up with the idea when it had to cancel all its spring fundraising events because of the pandemic, creating a budget gap of tens of thousands of dollars.
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