John james audubons birds of america is a portal into the natural world. Buy the birds of america complete ed of audubons classic work by john james audubon isbn. A9 1827 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 socalled tiny folio is not actually the title of the book being sold here. On june 14, one of the worlds most expensive books, john james audubons doubleelephant folio of the birds of america, will go to auction. His writings are now considered a literary treasure. He interspersed these bird biographies with episodes on life in america during this turbulent period. One of the most valuable natural history books ever published, it shows birds in natural positions and in their native habitats. The complete collection of 435 illustrations from the most famous bird book in the world john james audubon on. The life and art of john james audubon nancy plain. 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. A rare copy of audubons birds of america heads to auction to. The pictures have been faithfully redrawn by paul e.
John james audubon 1785 1851 was an ornithologist of the early 19th century responsible for creating the largest and most beautiful illustrated bird book. Printed between 1827 and 1838, it contains 435 lifesize watercolors of north american birds havell edition, all reproduced from handengraved plates, and is. Audubons birds of america coloring book by john james. In the 1830s audubon also wrote his ornithological biography which described the habits of the birds he drew. John james audubon and the making of the birds of america william souder. Among the most significant american books of the 19th century, audubons the birds of america is extraordinary in several ways. Birds of america is one of the best known natural history books ever produced and also one of the most valuable a complete set sold at auction in december.
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