The birds of america, abbeville, ariel, and princeton editions. John hersey shelved 1 time as 5northamericanauthors. 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. The quadrupeds of north america john james audubon. Media in category the quadrupeds of north america the following 158 files are in this category, out of 158 total.
The viviparous quadrupeds of north america volume 1. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america is a reproduction of the original art series. Although quadrupeds refers to all animal that walk on four feet this book deals only with the four footed mammals of north america. Books on audubon, and octavo edition quadrupeds of north america. Royal octavo, three volumes, original publishers blindstamped morocco. The first edition of aububons folio quadrupeds, an homage to the american frontier, and the most ambitious of all color. The viviparous quadrupeds of north americabrnew york john james. Rare first octavo edition of audubons quadrupeds, illustrated with 155 magnificent handcolored lithographic plates, in handsome publishers morocco.
The two began their association when audubon stayed with bachman and his family in charleston for a month in 1831. Bachman, a thorough scholar, was intellectually and emotionally involved with the study of natural history. The below listed prints are imperial folio, first edition originals, with excellent color unless. The artwork of john james audubon helped to create the earliest public appreciation of american nature, and he has consistently enjoyed a place of preeminence among american painters of birds and animals anb. Two lithographic titlepages without the third as often and 3 leaves of letterpress contents at end of volume two. 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. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america john james.
Original lithographs and oppenheimer editions available. To create this edition of audubons classic work, the original archive edition housed at londons. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america volume 1 audubon, john james on. This listing is for audubons quadrupeds of north america. Online shopping from a great selection at books store. The firm of roe, lockwood had taken possession of audubons lithographic stones along with the s. Good margins with some edge browning and some minor chips in edge or corners. With 150 striking coloured plates, all lithographed on stone, printed and coloured by j.
The final complete editions of audubons masterpieces, printed from the same stones and stereotype plates used in the production of the original royal octavo editions. The quadrupeds of north america by audubon, john james. John james audubon, john bachman quadrupeds of north. Large runs 440 pages book is in great shape with clean pages and tight binding. 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. Two atlas volumes, elephant broadsheets 688 x 545 mm and 3 volumes text, royal 8 o 267 x 178 mm. Measuring an impressive 27 34 x 21 14 inches, the quadrupeds was published in 184548 as. John james audubon books list of books by author john. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america 1845 1848 by john james audubon and the reverend john bachman in 1831, audubon met reverend bachman in charleston, south carolina, where bachman was pastor of the lutheran church. About us we are an art gallery with over 50 years of experience focusing on the artwork of john james audubon, john gould, pierrejoseph redoute and. In the early 1840s audubon decided to paint the animals of north america. Taylor branch shelved 1 time as 5northamericanauthors. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. Quadrupeds of north america first edition bauman rare books.
Royal octavo, contemporary threequarter brown calf gilt, raised bands, black morocco spine labels, marbled covers, edges, and endpapers. The illustrations are in audubons familiar style and are a joy to view. A later edition dropped the clunky reference to gestation and was titled the quadrupeds of north america. Books about audubon, octavo quadrupeds 1st edition, and the volair edition a list of audubonrelated books available for sale, including a octavo 1st edition of quadrupeds of north america. It was the largest and most significant color plate book produced in america in the 19th century, and a fitting monument to audubons continuing genius. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america by audubon. Quadrupeds of north america beautifully hand colored original prints from audubons folio first edition of the quadrupeds of north america 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 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. Audubon galleries offers the finest examples of the work by famed natural history artist john james audubon, including editions of his prints in both elephant folio and smaller formats, as well as his books and even original artwork founded in england in 1972, we have for the past fortytwo years formed and contributed to important private and corporate collections.
John bachman and john james audubon the viviparous quadrupeds of north america that is for sale today. The dating of the set is ambiguous, as lockwood published two. The fantastic beasts of john james audubons littleknown book. Please take a look at the free print prices and print rankings. From the imperial folio edition octavo edition quadrupeds. Illustrated with 155 glorious handcolored lithographic plates, protected by tissue guards. Audubon quadrupeds of north america for sale antiquarian. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america, volume 2 by john james audubon, john bachman. Beginning of a dialog window, including tabbed navigation to register an account or sign in to an existing account. The birds of america together with the quadrupeds of north. Bowen of philadelphia, after drawings by after john james and john woodhouse audubon, and the backgrounds after victor audubon.
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. One of several lockwood editions of audubons quadrupeds. First edition of audubons extraordinary coloured plates of quadrupeds. Theres a good reason that the book commands such high. Find the quadrupeds of north america by audubon, john james at biblio. A precise replica of the complete works of john james audubon, comprising the birds of america 184044 and the quadrupeds of north america 185154 in their entirety john james audubon. Guide to collecting john james audubon prints skinner inc. Quadrupeds of north america bauman rare books first. This month, a new edition of the work is being released. The quadrupeds of north america john james audubon snippet view 1951. Books on audubon, and octavo edition quadrupeds of north. Other than the foreword, only the pictures occupy these pages. Original audubon, quadrupeds of north america first octavo edition, matted antique print bittenbenderandmoll.
Audubon polar bear quadrupeds of north america plate 91 octavo edition 18491854. The book also includes information on the current biological names and. The fourth gallery consists of later edition audubon octavo prints, the fifth gallery consists of quadrupeds of north america audubon octavo prints, the sixth gallery consists of the bien edition double elephant folio def original audubon prints. Viviparous quadrupeds of north america open library. The 150 portraits created between 18451848 were hand colored black and white. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america 184548 in the early 1840s audubon decided to paint the animals of north america. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america audubon prints. Books related to audubon, octavo edition quadrupeds of north america, volair edition of audubon octavo birds and quadrupeds, and other books. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america donald a. 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. Bowen was the lithographer, but about 17 of the plates in volume one were lithographed by nagel and weingaertner of new york.
There are sample prices from the latest price guides for the audubon. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. These are all previously owned books either exlibrary copies or personally owned. Most people are familiar with audubons birds of north america but are not aware of his companion book quadrupeds of north america. Audubons quadrupeds of north america john james audubon on. Royal 8vo, bound in original full brown morocco with ornate blindstamped decorative covers and spines. It is unclear what text, if any, bachman supplied to accompany audubons original book.
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