Book has some scuffed corners book has some foxing see pictures for condition message for more pictures or questions. We deliver the joy of reading in 100% recyclable packaging with free. The stories here are not big or grand or epic, but work simply as little oneact plays, exposing the inherent complexities and dramas in the everyday lives we all lead. Is this book rare, birds of america published in 1936 answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Nov 14, 2011 is this book rare, birds of america published in 1936 answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. Tell us what else you do know and the antiques appraiser will be able to better assist you. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to fetch. Garden city publishing company inc 1936 2nd printing very good some edgewear tand light soil to greeen cloth, photographs and drawings of all kinds of birds.
Very rare 1839 1st edition copy of john james audubons, a synopsis of the birds of america. Get cozy and expand your home library with a large online selection of books at. Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. The covers of the book have some wear and light soiling with a little bit of corner wear and edge wear. Customs services and international tracking provided. We saw a television show waying these were very valuable. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in audubons work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope. Het rijk geillustreerde birds of america werd eerst in delen gepubliceerd tussen 1827 en 1838 in edinburgh en londen. I used to sit on the floor for hours at a time looking at all the pictures.
For the birds did come, descending on london by the thousands or even millions, inexplicably and seemingly out of nowhere. The publishers of which i am aware include welcome rain, laurel glen, and wordsworth. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner. Written by naturalist john james audubon, the birds of america is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. 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. Frank baker with a new introduction by ken mogg book description those who are old enough to remember still speak of the days before the birds came. Birds of america, garden city publishing company inc abebooks.
The book has been rebacked at some point in the past, but it retains most of its original spine covering. Mar, 2001 the book was published in several editions between 1997 and 2000. I always love having an appraiser look at my stuff. See all formats and editions hide other formats and editions. We personally assess every books quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. This is a fascinating book about birds of america 1936. Buy a cheap copy of birds of america, 1936, 289 pages with. The covers of the book have some wear and light soiling with a little bit of.
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. Birds of america by gilbert pearson, first edition abebooks. His major work, a colorplate book entitled the birds of america 18271839, is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. Sometimes its turned out to be surprisingly valuable. Birds of america by audubon, garden city books 1936. Birds of america by lorrie moore goodreads share book.
A beautiful book on the birds of america in three parts with beautiful illustrations and colour plates. Vintage book birds of america 1936 garden city publishing with color plates. I have not only fed them for most of my life, but have also participated in many bird studies over the years. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
Birds of america by audubon, first edition, macmillan abebooks. Gilbert and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Birds of america by audubon, first edition, macmillan. Gilbert editor pearson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A copy of the worlds most expensive book, john james audubons 19thcentury masterpiece birds of america, is set for auction later this month. 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.
Is this book rare, birds of america published in 1936. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. There is minor water damage and a few rips on the pages. Buy birds of america by t gilbert pearson online at alibris. Unfollow audubon birds of america book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. The birds of america used books and rare books from. Birds of america by audubon, garden city books 1936 ebay. In its size, its dramatic appeal and the life and character of its creator, the birds of america personifies the very spirit of america at a turning point in its history. Payment must be made on location at the eaton auction center, eaton, colorado 80615 on the wednesday following the auction from 12. Vintage birds of america hardcover book pearson illustrated. Gilbert pearson and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Includes more than 100 portraits in full color by t.
Old book birds of america 1936 beautiful color plates gc for. Like his great four volume book, audubon was one of the most colourful characters in the history of natural history. Measuring over three feet in height and running to four volumes, the birds of america was created by audubon between 1827 and 1838. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Do not confuse this book with other books reproducing audubons birds of america with the same or similar title.
Unfollow audubon birds of america plates to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. It has 106 color plates of original paintings by louis agassiz fuertes. We have a birds of america by the university society, inc. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Gilbert pearson 1936, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Birds of america, 1936, 289 pages with 106 color plates. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Pages can include limited notes and highlighting, and the copy can include previous owner inscriptions. Catalogue of birds of the americas and the adjacent islands. A copy that has been read, but remains in clean condition. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Old book birds of america 1936 beautiful color plates gc.
Collecting the birds of america by audubon, john james first. Birds of america is a story collection by one of the most talented but minimal writers around, lorrie moore. Details catalogue of birds of the americas and the. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as. The book was published in several editions between 1997 and 2000. It was first published as a series in sections between 1827 and 1838, in edinburgh and london. This is a pocket size paperback book, one of three in a series, which covers mostly perching birds and other woodlands birds. Gilbert, editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles. Birds of america, garden city publishing company inc. Unfollow birds of america book to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. Vintage birds of america 1936 106 color book plates audubon garden city 191736. University society audubon society birds of america.
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