This copy will have the number in the book, have a green cover with gilt (gold) edges and a slipcase. "Birds of America" is one of the best examples of hand-colored work in America and is highly collectible. --- The work is in very good to excellent condition overall. The Nature Lovers Library: Birds of America (3 vol. Booksavers receives donated books and recycles them in a variety of ways. -- 6 Volumes Complete, in Original Crate. Save this search. ), Mammals of America (2 vol), Birds of Other Lands and Reptiles, Fishes, Lower Forms (1 Vol.) 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.It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in Edinburgh and London. The set was rebound in 1937 by Monastery Hill Bindery of Chicago in the style of the exisiting binding: half black morocco over black buckram boards, the front covers preserving large black morocco labels from the earlier binding, gilt-lettered audubon's / birds / of america/ vol. These are rare and very valuable today. Published by … The Complete Aududon Volume V (5) 75th Anniversary Edition/ 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) in Their Entirety. 342 American Golden Eye Note: These bookplates, prints, or pages are two (2) sided. This incredibly detailed work is officially termed The Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America. In very good/near fine condition the retail value is $250-300. C $57.04. The Birds of America by John Audubon 1941 2nd Printing - … The Birds of America by John James Audubon 1937 LIMITED EDITION -Great Condition. One of the most valuable illustrated books ever produced, a first edition of John James Audubon’s “The Birds of America,” went up for auction at Christie’s in New York, June 14th, and sold for USD $9,650,000. The Birds of America-1937 . One is a limited edition run of 2500 copies. Larger birds tend to bring higher prices than the smaller songbirds. Macmillan published Duenewald lithographs in their 1937 book "Audubon's Birds of America." The 19th century masterpiece, replete with — count ’em — 435 hand-colored illustrations, has long been considered a crucial document about U.S. natural history. Title: 1937 Large, Birds of America, John James Audubon, MacMillan Company, Status: SOLD, Category: Antiques & Collectibles:Birds:Audubon:American, Shop: Prairieland Antiques, Description: A large heavy book, The Birds of American, by John James Audubon with an introduction and description text by William Vogt, published by the MacMillan Company, copyright 1937....book is packed full of These different "states" occur most often in the Quadrupeds of North America Octavo Editions, and the early Birds of America Havell Edition. The Digitization of Audubon’s Birds of America. It is known that The Birds of America, published from 1827 to 1839, attracted at least 160 subscribers each paying US$1,000.How many copies were eventually printed is unknown, but it is thought to be no less than 170 and no more than 200. Seller Description: Good. 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 GBP7.3 million, which is a world record for a book. This is a First Edition published by The Macmillan Company. $59.99. Was … Contains gorgeous color plates including Latin name of species and notes on the birds… These mammals of North America were published in three volumes, dating 1845, 1846, and 1848. The pewter version has little if any value. Of the 200 copies of The Birds of America, only a handful is owned by individuals.The balance that survives is found in museums, libraries and institutions. Make Offer - The Birds of America by John James Audubon 1937 LIMITED EDITION -Great Condition. Seller: wreathdiva (1,859) 100%, Location: Dacula, Georgia, Ships to: US & many other countries, Item: 273512680705 The Birds of America by John James Audubon 1937 LIMITED EDITION -Great Condition. An impressive volume of John J. Audubon’s ‘The Birds of America’ 1937 published by The Macmillan Company, 500 pages. --- John James Audubon (1785-1851) is perhaps the most famous of early American naturalists. ... 1937 Birds of America, John James Audubon. The Birds of America by Audubon, John James A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Hardcover with typical library markings. The subject matter of an Audubon print also helps determine the value. Great deals on Audubon Birds of America Indiana Antiquarian & Collectible Books. At … Offered is an Original Vintage 1937 John James Audubon Book Plate, Print, or Bird Print No. No dust jacket. The Value of Original Audubon Prints The value of original Audubon prints is based upon three factors: the relative rarity of the print edition, the popularity of the particular print within that edition, and the actual condition of the print. The Birds Of America Hardcover – 1 Jan. 1937 by John James Audubon (Author) › Visit ... Audubon's Birds of America (Tiny Folio): The National Audubon Society Baby Elephant Folio (Tiny Folio) ... 5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing value. $6.25 shipping. You can decide which side to display when you Constance Rourke in 1936. During the period 1827 to 1838, Audubon produced the magnificent engravings of his images for his monumental "The Birds of America" (BOA), first with the assistance of William Lizars of Scotland who was able to engrave the first ten of the watercolor paintings (before his staff went on a strike), and then the rest of the paintings engraved by Robert Havell, Sr., and Jr., in London, England. See more ideas about birds of america, collectable plates, birds. 1937 James Audubon "Birds of America" This is a limited edition 845 / 2500. 341 Great Auk and/or No. A Tribute to Picasso Commemorative Plate, The Lovers (Hamilton Mint, 1973) 8" diameter. The spine may show signs of wear. $6.95 shipping. Sep 22, 2016 - BIRDS OF AMERICA PLATES ~ANTIQUES . birds of america by t. gilbert pearson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at AbeBooks.co.uk. The Birds of America was issued in monthly parts of five engravings: one large bird, one medium-size bird, and three smaller birds. Yes, Audubon is not just birds. In 2006, the ULS embarked upon an ambitious project to digitize Mr. Darlington's library. Green Cloth Hardcover book measures approx. The other is the regular edition. 1937 copy of The Birds of America by John James Audubon with an introduction and descriptive text by William Vogt. You didn’t get all the owls or all the songbirds at once. Birds of America Commemorative Ingot Collection (Hamilton Mint) Complete set is 12 ingots. In 2010, Witham’s copy of Birds of America—complete with cabinet—sold for $11.54 million, the most paid for a printed book at auction at the time. C $373.50 +C $7.70 shipping. The Darlington Digital Library encompasses a variety of formats, such as books, atlases, maps, broadsides, manuscripts, illustrations, etchings, and works of art. An occasional smudge or mark, otherwise clean pages. The Birds of America, John James Audubon.1946. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. This is copy number 1916 of a limited edition of 2500, printed on all-rag paper. Comple... Get Details. 12 3/4″ x 9 1/4″ x 2″ thick, with gold gilt on the cover and spine. Perason, T. Gilbert (Editor in Chief) Published by The University Society Inc, New York (1917) All pages are intact, and the cover is intact. Audubon, John James. This is nearly $2 million more than when this particular copy had sold to American collector Carl Knobloch in 2012 for $7.9 million. 5th printing. It was not issued taxonomically. The first edition was the only one to be completed using strictly hand-coloring. These measure 8 3/4" x 12 1/2", and were limited to 2500 copies. This is a really super find! In 1937 the Macmillan Company published in one volume not only the reproductions of the 435 prints of the Double Elephant folio edition of the Birds of America but an … Free shipping. 34 results for audubon birds of america 1937. Learn more about the birds you love through audio clips, stunning photography, and in-depth text Audubon Bird Guide App The Audubon Bird Guide is a free and complete field guide to more than 800 species of North American birds, right in your pocket. $49.99. A copy of the world's most expensive book, John James Audubon's 19th-century masterpiece Birds of America, is set for auction later this month and is expected to sell for up to $10m (£6.5m). The Birds of America Hardcover Book by John James Audubon. Twelve images measuring 9" x 6 1/2" published by Harcourt/Brace. Because it was kept shelved and boxed - the book itself is in fabulous condition. 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