If you are generating a pdf of a journal article or book chapter, please feel free to enter the. The biodiversity heritage library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community. Two atlas volumes, elephant broadsheets 688 x 545 mm and 3 volumes text, royal 8 o 267 x 178 mm. Details the viviparous quadrupeds of north america biodiversity. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america by audubon, john james 17851851 and rev. John bachman, a south carolinian zoologist and lutheran minister who was a close friend, wrote the. John bachman and john james audubon the viviparous quadrupeds of north america that is. Find the quadrupeds of north america by audubon, john james at biblio. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america volume i by john james audubon and the rev.
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. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america new york public library digital collections. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. Southartparkway edition the viviparous quadrupeds of north america 184548 in the early 1840s audubon decided to paint the animals of north america. Two lithographic titlepages without the third as often and 3 leaves of letterpress contents at end of volume two. John james audubon the viviparous quadrupeds of north america. We are passionate about natural history art, offering superb examples of rare works by john j. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america, folio edition sort by featured best selling alphabetically, az alphabetically, za price, low to high price, high to low date, old to new date, new to old filters. The quadrupeds was published in three volumes between 1845 and 1848, though. Having achieved worldwide fame with his birds, he joined with his son, john, and dr. Reproduced from an archival copy, this handsome boxed set includes a new edition of john james audubons classic work on animals along with twentyfour facsimile prints suitable for framing. Unlike the doubleelephant folio birds, the quadrupeds was produced entirely in the united states, making it the largest single color plate book. I sell well researched and reasonably priced audubon price guide books for the following original audubon editions. 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.
Bowen was the lithographer, but about 17 of the plates in volume one were lithographed by nagel and weingaertner of new york. Audubon, john james 17851851 and reverend john bachman 17901874 published by new york. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america audubon prints. Within that collection, one of the true gems is a complete set of the bound volumes of the viviparous quadrupeds of north america, a publication john james audubon began working on almost immediately after he completed his more wellknown project, the birds of america. Audubons magnificent final work, the largest successful color plate book project of 19thcentury america reese. Bowen of philadelphia, after drawings by after john james and john woodhouse audubon, and the backgrounds after victor audubon. Discover delightful childrens books with prime book box, a subscription that delivers new books every. 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. A complete price guide or price list for all 150 original audubon imperial folio viviparous quadrupeds of north america prints. Museum of comparative zoologybiodiversity heritage library digitization project. When audubon became incapable of continuing the project, his son john. Viviparous quadrupeds of north america by audubon abebooks. 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.
Available as a printed softcover book or internet adobe pdf download. The results of the artistnaturalists years of research and field study was the viviparous quadrupeds of north america, the outstanding work on american mammals of its time and a superb example of color lithography. Quadrupeds of north america by audubon and bachman. Books 27,151 illustrations 7,302 lithographs 47,956 planographic prints 47,962 prints 148,885 geographic location. His reputation established, audubon then settled in new york city and prepared a smaller edition of his birds of america, 7 vol. Buy the viviparous quadrupeds of north america, vol. Open library is an open, editable library catalog, building towards a web page for every book ever published. 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 other natural history artists. John james audubons viviparous quadrupeds of north america is the largest and most significant colour plate book printed in the united states in the 19th century, and a fitting monument to the genius of americas most famous ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Like many of you, due to the covid19 precautions, the staff at donald heald rare books are largely working from home. John bachman 17901874 new york 18451848 1st edition 3 volumes, 150 handcoloured lithographs. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america title variants.
Set of 3 leather bound books entitled the viviparous quadrupeds of north america complete set by the author audubon and bachman published by john james audubon 17851851 and rev. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america 184548 in the early 1840s audubon decided to paint the animals of north america. 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 america s most famous ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america john james audubon following the success of his birds of america, audubon documented and depicted 150 fourfooted north american mammals, in their natural habitat, in breathtaking color and detail. Top american libraries canadian libraries universal library community texts project gutenberg biodiversity heritage library childrens library. When audubon became incapable of continuing the project, his son john woodhouse audubon took over.
Following the success of his birds of america, john james audubon began to gather material for an equally ambitious project to document the animal life of north america. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america book, 1846. 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. Measuring an impressive 27 34 x 21 14 inches, the quadrupeds was published in 184548 as a threevolume. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america john james audubon.
En continuant votre navigation sur le site dabebooks, vous vous engagez. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america volume 1. The university of michigans special collections library has digitized its copy of naturalist john james audubon s the viviparous quadrupeds of north america, originally published between 1845 and 1848. The quadrupeds of north america by audubon, john james. The fantastic beasts of john james audubons littleknown book. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america in new york journal of books.
The university of michigans special collections library has digitized its copy of naturalist john james audubons the viviparous quadrupeds of north america, originally published between 1845. This book is available with additional data at biodiversity heritage library. Details the viviparous quadrupeds of north america. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america, folio edition. The book was the product of audubons collaboration with john bachman, a pastor who had studied quadrupeds since he was a young man and. The fantastic beasts of john james audubons littleknown. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america nypl digital. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america by john james audubon and the rev. Obviously, many books have been written on his birds and animals and are easily found in libraries or on the internet. With 150 striking coloured plates, all lithographed on stone, printed and coloured by j. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Viviparous quadrupeds of north america open library. Iiii 184654 after john james audubon american, born haiti. This collection of scans of publicdomain material is hires.
The viviparous quadrupeds of north america volume 1 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. Quadrupeds elephant folio quadrupeds of north america octavo book title. The new work was to be called the viviparous quadrupeds of north america. First edition, first issue of the viviparous quadrupeds of north america, with the three lithographed titlepages. Robert thornton, basilius besler, john gould, edward lear, and other important natural history artists. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america its original title was first published in three volumes between 18451848page facing title page. This is the first volume only of the text written for the viviparous quadrupeds of north america. Audubon, john james, 17851851 bachman, john, 17901874.
The viviparous quadrupeds of north america by audubon. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america in the 1830s, as the final plates were being completed for john james audubons monumental birds of america series, the artist began to gather material for his second and equally ambitious undertaking. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america, sold by subscription, was published in installments between 1845 and 1848. Nous utilisons des cookies pour ameliorer nos services. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america john james.
A complete price guide or price list for all 150 original audubon imperial folio viviparous. Havell, bien, octavo birds of america, octavo quadrupeds of north america quads, imperial folio viviparous quadrupeds of north america, and these modern audubon editions. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america by john james. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america par audubon, john. The book also includes information on the current biological names and conservation status for each species, as some have sadly become extinct or endangered.
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