audubon's birds of america

Bound in cloth with a full cloth slipcase, this beautifully produced book is the first complete reproduction of Bien chromolithographs and will become the centerpiece of any bird lover's library. This stunning edition of one of the most celebrated and highly valued natural history books of all time features impeccably reproduced images of Audubon's original watercolors, along with an introduction by world-renowned ornithologist ... '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 2010 for 7.3 million, which is a world record. This edition has 65 new images, making a total of 500. Publisher Description Superb reproductions: snowy egret, mallard, curlew, scarlet ibis, American flamingo, wild turkey, 18 more. Including the red-winged blackbird, painted bunting, wood duck, great blue heron, ruby-throated hummingbird, purple finch, and blue jay, 46 different species of birds from all parts of the United States are included in this book. Absolutely mastered.” —Elle “Wonderful…. These stories impart such terrifying truths.” —Philadelphia Inquirer “Lorrie Moore soars with Birds of America. Their descriptions in English and French. This is a passionate look at a ubiquitous group of insects. PEPIN Giant Artists Colouring Books contain 24 sheets (2 x 12 designs) of superior-quality acid-free drawing paper in A3 size. Completely reorganized and annotated by Roger Tory Peterson, America's best known ornithologist, this spectacular new edition displays all 435 of Audubon's brilliant hand-colored engravings in exquisite reproductions taken from the original ... "'The Passenger Pigeon' is from Ornithological Biography by John James Audubon. It was first published in 1831."--t.p. verso. Featuring the snowy egret, wild turkey, brown pelican, screech owl, and many others, this new collection gathers 130 select plates from Audubon's octavo edition. Includes an informative introduction to the artist and his work. This fascinating picture book biography from beloved author of the Lemonade War series Jacqueline Davies and Caldecott honor–winning illustrator Melissa Sweet chronicles the life of scientist John James Audubon, who pioneered a technique ... Recounts Audubon's life story, reproduces thirty of Robert Havell's engravings for the elephant-folio edition of The Birds of America, and provides an illustrated catalog of the entire five hundred plates appearing in the 1871 edition Completely reorganized and annotated by Roger Tory Peterson, America's best known ornithologist, this spectacular new edition displays all 435 of Audubon's brilliant hand-colored engravings in exquisite reproductions taken from the original ... Reissue of the 1973 edition with an update on the status and location of all known sets by Susanne M. Low. 523 pages with 41 pages of illustrations. Found insideP -- Q -- R -- S -- T -- V -- W -- Y A stunningly illustrated graphic novel charting the life and adventures of the passionate bird-lover and explorer, John James Audubon. A new presentation of J.J Audubon's final great natural history work, the first volume to document America's animals. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Found insideIn The Art of the Bird, devout birder and ornithologist Roger J. Lederer celebrates this heyday of avian illustration in forty artists' profiles, beginning with the work of Flemish painter Frans Snyders in the early 1600s and continuing ... Celebration of the book drawing on the collections of the State Library of Victoria. Indulge your love of birds with this beautiful collection of images for coloring. Full-page coloring guides are shown opposite John James Audubon's original illustrations from his masterwork Birds of America. HTML version (prepared by Richard Buonanno) of John James Audubon's Birds of America available for display on Audubon.org. Found inside – Page 9“The bird represented in the last-mentioned plate, and described under the name ... A Synopsis of the Birds of North America, which was published in 1839. In John James Audubon: The Nature of the American Woodsman, Gregory Nobles shows that one of Audubon's greatest creations was himself. Audubon's Aviary illuminates the original masterpieces that were created by Audubon himself and tells the story behind their creation with fresh insights and engaging quotes from his writings. This exquisite collection of plates represents Audubon's genius at its very height. Audubon's Masterpieces is without a doubt one of the most magnificent collections of bird prints every published. Found insideFeaturing the snowy egret, wild turkey, brown pelican, screech owl, and many others, this new collection gathers 130 select plates from Audubon's octavo edition. Includes an informative Introduction to the artist and his work. Filled with vivid, eye-popping illustrations and photographs, this fascinating true tale of the great naturalist chronicles his struggle to complete his masterpiece--the epic The Birds of America. Reprint. 15,000 first printing. Found inside – Page 3AUDUBON'S BIRDS OF AMERICA . Separate Plates - Life Size . We take pleasure in making the announcement that the entire remainder of the magnificent plates to Audubon's world - famous “ Birds of America ” have recently come into our ... 500 original color plates. Orig. $100.00. 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