Natural history museum london, england, reproduced from an archival copy, this handsome boxed set includes a new edition of john james audubon s classic work on animals along with twentyfour facsimile prints suitable for. Bowen was the lithographer, but about 17 of the plates in volume one were lithographed by nagel and weingaertner of new york. The illustrations are the main reason i read this book. Double elephant dimensions 26 14 x 39 12 inches 667 x 1003 mm audubons birds of america engravings produced by robert havell were of double elephant size. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price guide books. Birds of america volumes 1 to 7 in a slipcase, and quadrupeds of north america volumes 8 to 10.
John james audubons viviparous quadrupeds of north america is the largest and most significant color plate book produced in the united states in the nineteenth century, and a fitting monument to the genius of americas most famous ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Featuring both the entire text and the complete series of paintings of john james audubon s quadrupeds, 155 fullcolor art plates in all, this massive volume is a fitting tribute to the great naturalists last major work. This listing is for audubons quadrupeds of north america. The quadrupeds of north america john james audubon.
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. This edition, circa 1870, is published by lockwood who took possession of the lithographic stones after audubon s bancruptcy. Link to this page view link to the book embed a mini book reader 1 page 2 pages open to this page. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america by audubon, john james 17851851 and rev. Audubon s collaborator on the quadrupeds was the naturalist and lutheran clergyman, john bachman, who had studied quadrupeds since he was a young man and was a recognized authority on the subject in the united states. Excellent art conservation services are provided for all types of two dimension artwork, include works on paper, canvas, and fine photography. Good margins with some edge browning and some minor chips in edge or corners. Find the quadrupeds of north america by audubon, john james at biblio.
The viviparous quadrupeds of north america is a reproduction of the original art series. The book was the product of audubons collaboration with john bachman, a pastor who had studied quadrupeds since he was a young man and. Royal octavo, period style full black morocco gilt, raised bands, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt. John bachman 17901874 covid19 update april 16, 2020. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america 184548 in the early 1840s audubon decided to paint the animals of north america. The 150 portraits created between 18451848 were hand colored black and white. This very fine plate is from the imperial folio edition of john james audubon s the viviparous quadrupeds of north america, produced entirely in the united states. Jan 22, 2015 the book was the product of audubon s collaboration with john bachman, a pastor who had studied quadrupeds since he was a young man and who was recognized as an authority on the subject in the. Books on audubon, and octavo edition quadrupeds of north america. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. Most people are familiar with audubon s birds of north america but are not aware of his companion book quadrupeds of north america. John bachman, a south carolinian zoologist and lutheran minister who was a close friend, wrote the text. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america donald a.
It was the largest and most significant color plate book produced in america in the. The quadrupeds of north america 1954 hardback alice ford hc. Quadrupeds of north america john james audubon bauman. Audubon the first edition was published under title the vivaparous quadrupeds of north america, and consisted of 3 folio volumes, containing cl colored plates, 184548, with text in 3 quarto volumes, 184653. The second is a reference area, called the audubon book gallery, with books and other detailed information on audubon.
Audubon animals book 1967 imperial collection vintage hardcover w dj 150 color prints w natural history 2nd printing american classic. Expertly bound to style in half dark purple morocco over period purple cloth covered boards, spine with raised bands lettered in the second and third compartments, the others decorated in gilt, marbled edges and endpapers a beautiful set of the first elephant folio edition of audubons quadrupeds, complete with the separate text volumes. Abaa the quadrupeds of north america by audubon, john james. Audubon began working on quadrupeds when he was 66. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Rare first octavo edition of audubons quadrupeds, illustrated with 155 magnificent handcolored lithographic plates, in handsome publishers morocco. The fantastic beasts of john james audubons littleknown book. Bowen after john james and james woodhouse audubon, backgrounds after victor gifford audubon, handcolored and heightened with gum arabic. Schmidts book okay for now in which audubon s drawings of birds play a huge roll in the story telling. This book is a 2005 printing of a 1989 book thats the first complete and unabridged onevolume reprint of audubons 184146 viviparous quadrapeds of north america, i. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america by audubon.
Find audubon quadrupeds of north america on sale today online. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price. The illustrations are in audubon s familiar style and are a joy to view. The fantastic beasts of john james audubons littleknown book on mammals. The quadrupeds of north america 184954 the small quadrupeds were published in octavo form just as the birds, but for the first time, the name of audubons son, john w. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america, sold by subscription, was published in installments between 1845 and 1848. Bowen of philadelphia, after drawings by after john james and john woodhouse audubon, and the backgrounds after victor audubon. Details the viviparous quadrupeds of north america. Online gallery of authentic original audubon prints for sale. Plates lxi, lxiv, lxvii, lxxilxxiii, lxxvilxxviii, lxxxilxxxii, lxxxvi, xcxcviii, cclv drawn from nature by j. The book also includes information on the current biological names and conservation status for each species, as some have sadly become. From the imperial folio edition octavo edition quadrupeds. Most people are familiar with audubons birds of north america but are not aware of his companion book quadrupeds of north america.
I originally picked this book up because my mother overheard me talking about gary d. The prints will be on display for the media, july 12, 10 a. Museum of comparative zoologybiodiversity heritage library digitization project. Audubons animals the quadrupeds of north america by alice. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america audubon prints. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america 3 volumes, imperial folio 27 14 x 21 in 69. John bachman contains the entire text and the complete series of paintings of john james audubons quadrupeds in a single volume. Fifteen excerpts from john james audubons book delineations of american scenery and character in which he describes his adventures traveling around north america. Audubon quadrupeds of north america for sale antiquarian. The illustrations are in audubons familiar style and are a joy to view. With the exception of the colorful prints of artists such as john james audubon, mark catesby, and john gould, this art is familiar mostly to specialists. This was the first plate and reflects audubon s unerring sense of the dramatic.
Details the quadrupeds of north america, biodiversity. Audubons animals the quadrupeds of north america by alice ford editor book condition. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america by audubon abebooks. A later edition dropped the clunky reference to gestation and was titled the quadrupeds of north america. This gallery consists of octavo prints from audubons quadrupeds of north america.
The quadrupeds of north america unknown binding 1951 by john james audubon author 5. Viviparous quadrupeds of north america open library. Audubon, john james, 17851851,bachman, john, 17901874, audubon, john woodhouse, 18121862. Viviparous quadrupeds of north america by audubon abebooks. Sep 16, 2019 it is unclear what text, if any, bachman supplied to accompany audubons original book. Large runs 440 pages book is in great shape with clean pages and tight binding. The first edition was published under title the vivaparous quadrupeds of north america, and consisted of 3 folio volumes, containing cl. A miniature edition of both the birds of america and the viviparous quadrupeds of north america was printed on royal octavo sized paper. This month, a new edition of the work is being released. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america by john james. It was the largest and most significant color plate book produced in america in the 19th century, and a fitting. Audubon prints birds of america joel oppenheimer, inc. 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. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america john james.
Books related to audubon, octavo edition quadrupeds of north america, volair edition of audubon octavo birds and quadrupeds, and other books. The first edition was published under title the vivaparous quadrupeds of north america, and consisted of 3 folio volumes, containing cl colored plates, 184548, with text in 3 quarto volumes, 184653. The two began their association when audubon stayed with bachman and his family in. The quadrupeds of north america by audubon, john james. Fair book description the studio publications, inc. Copy and paste one of these options to share this book elsewhere. The fantastic beasts of john james audubons littleknown. Broad collection of audubon quadrupeds of north america at hard to beat prices. Audubon, john james john james audubon, detail of a portrait by his sons john and victor, late 1840s. Audubon, john james, 17851851 bachman, john, 17901874.
Vtg audubon birds of america book by roger tory peterson 50 large poster prints. This book is a 2005 printing of a 1989 book thats the first complete and unabridged onevolume reprint of audubon s 184146 viviparous quadrapeds of north america, i. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america title variants. I sell well researched and reasonably priced audubon price guide books for the following original audubon editions. Obviously, many books have been written on his birds and animals and are easily found in libraries or on the internet. Grosss bibliography was devoted to a selection of 201 of the most important and interesting titles, representing only a very small percentage of the librarys total holdings in natural history. Courtesy of the american museum of natural history, new york. Expertly bound to style in half dark purple morocco over period purple cloth covered boards, spine with raised bands lettered in the second and third compartments, the others decorated in gilt, marbled edges and endpapers a beautiful set of the first elephant folio edition of audubon s quadrupeds, complete with the separate text volumes. A beautiful set of the first elephant folio edition of audubons quadrupeds. The quality of the plates were not diminished in these later printings. A complete price guide or price list for all 150 original audubon imperial folio viviparous. The quadrupeds of north america quadrupeds of north america 184954 the small quadrupeds were published in octavo form just as the birds, but for the first time, the name of audubon s son, john w. Although quadrupeds refers to all animal that walk on four feet this book deals only with the four footed mammals of north america. Viviparous quadrupeds of north america by john james audubon, 1851, v.
Quadrupeds of north america 184971 1st and later octavo editions, plus ebay prices dealers retail price ranges for all 155 1st and later edition prints, plus ebay sales price ranges for all 1st edition octavo quad prints sold on ebay. Following the success of his birds of america, john james audubon set out to document north america s mammalsmany never before depicted or seen outside of their native habitatin the breathtaking color and detail that was his trademark. The two began their association when audubon stayed with bachman and his family in charleston for a month in 1831. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america reprint volume.
Housed in the rare books department of special collections, 12 of these stunning pieces feature mammals from audubons imperial folio the quadrupeds of north america. With 150 striking coloured plates, all lithographed on stone, printed and coloured by j. I am not up to quadrupeds in the audubon biography that i am reading, but as i read more about the process, the less i admire the drawings. In the 1830s, audubon began to gather material for his viviparous quadrupeds. Havell, bien, octavo birds of america, octavo quadrupeds of north america quads, imperial folio viviparous quadrupeds of north america, and these modern audubon editions. Audubons collaborator on the quadrupeds was the naturalist and lutheran clergyman, john bachman, who had studied quadrupeds since he was a young man and was a recognized authority on the subject in the united states. Prairie wolf or american coyote original antique audubon, quadrupeds of north america first octavo edition, matted hand colored print bittenbenderandmoll. The quadrupeds of north america 1851 edition open library. Willard marriott library with a public exhibition to follow. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america nypl digital. Other than the foreword, only the pictures occupy these pages.
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