Original Water-Color Paintings by John James Audubon for The Birds 1st ed 1966

Description: The Original Water-Color Paintings by John James Audubon for The Birds of America Author: John James Audubon Title: The Original Water-Color Paintings by John James Audubon for The Birds of America Publication: New York: Americna Heritage Publishing Co., Inc., 1966 Edition: First Thus Description: Small folio. 862 + lvi. 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. 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 on Nathaniel Jarvis Wyeth's 1834 expedition with Thomas Nuttall.This edition is the first by American Heritage and includes:"431 Exact Reproductions in Full Color from the Original Collection".It measures 13 1/2" x 11" and weighs nearly 10 lb.Near fine in blue cloth with gilt titles on the spine and Audubon's initials in gilt on the front cover. Just very slight bumping of the spine ends. No other marks or damage at all. The clipped DJ shows just very slight edge wear.A truly classic American art volume. Near Fina / Near Fine. Seller ID: B61 Baykorp Books Selling quality books and related items at reasonable prices. Terms All orders ship within two business days. Standard mail is USPS Media Mail. Expedited and international shipping are also available. We offer combined shipping on multiple orders. All items are guaranteed to be as described or they may be returned within 30 days of receipt for a full refund.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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