The second is the resulting handcolored engraving william lizars and, later, robert havell rendered from audubons watercolor reference in 1827. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america john james audubon. Audubons the quadrupeds of north america in 3 volumes ebth. The 150 portraits created between 18451848 were hand colored black and white. Details the quadrupeds of north america, biodiversity. The biodiversity heritage library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community. Following the success of that book, he envisaged a similar project for the 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 final product resulted from the combined work of audubon, his sons, and his printmakers. The book also includes information on the current biological names and conservation status for each species, as some have sadly become extinct or endangered. John bachman of charleston to document the regions quadrupeds. Other than the foreword, only the pictures occupy these pages.
The viviparous quadrupeds of north america nypl digital. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america 3 volumes, imperial folio 27 14 x 21 in 69. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america, like new used. Two atlas volumes, elephant broadsheets 688 x 545 mm and 3 volumes text, royal 8 o 267 x 178 mm. April 26, 1785 january 27, 1851 was an american ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. Measuring an impressive 27 34 x 21 14 inches, the quadrupeds was published in 184548 as a threevolume elephant folio. Nevertheless, the viviparous quadrupeds of north america was a collaborative project. John james audubons birds of america and viviparous. Unlike the doubleelephant folio birds, the quadrupeds was produced entirely in the united states, making it the largest single color plate book. American artist john james audubon achieved worldwide fame in the 1840s with his large scale folio of prints, the birds 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. Museum of comparative zoologybiodiversity heritage library digitization project. Quadrupeds elephant folio quadrupeds of north america octavo book title. Quadrupeds of north america john james audubon bauman.
The viviparous quadrupeds of north america new york public library digital collections. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america john james. 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. And he, with the help of his sons, john woodhouse and victor, made a similar book with. Following the success of his birds of america, audubon documented and depicted 150 fourfooted north american mammals, in their natural. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america from same collection. They would produce 150 folio drawings, measuring approximately 22x28 inches, handprinted and hand colored by j.
Stuart 5515 topics mammals north america genres books illustrations prints notes content. His reputation established, audubon then settled in new york city and prepared a smaller edition of his birds of america, 7 vol. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america volume 1 and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. This book is available with additional data at biodiversity heritage library. Details the viviparous quadrupeds of north america biodiversity. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america book, 1846. John james audubons birds of america and viviparous quadrupeds. Audubon, john james, 17851851 bachman, john, 17901874. John james audubons viviparous quadrupeds of north america. Measuring an impressive 27 34 x 21 14 inches, the quadrupeds was published in 184548 as a threevolume. John audubon published many scientific works in his lifetime, but two are worldrenowned for their artistic as well as scientific merit. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america by john james audubon, f. This month, a new edition of the work is being released.
Academy of natural sciences of drexel university philadelphia, pa, united states. Bowen after john james and james woodhouse audubon, backgrounds after victor gifford audubon, handcolored and heightened with gum arabic. 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. Find the quadrupeds of north america by audubon, john james at biblio. 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 america s most famous ornithologist, naturalist, and painter. The first is the original watercolor john james audubon created in 1825 as the preparatory artwork for the birds of america. When audubon became incapable of continuing the project, his son john. Media in category the quadrupeds of north america the following 158 files are in this category, out of 158 total. It is unclear what text, if any, bachman supplied to accompany audubons original book. We will also grant you a high reserve which no other auction house will let you do.
Prints from john james audubon and the reverend john bachmans the quadrupeds of north america. In the early 1840s he began working on the viviparous quadrupeds of north america with the help of his son john woodhouse audubon. What is the viviparous quadrupeds of north america. Find this book on abebooks, an amazon company, offers millions of new, used, and outofprint books. Although quadrupeds refers to all animal that walk on four feet this book deals only with the four footed mammals of north america. With 150 striking coloured plates, all lithographed on stone, printed and coloured by j. The birds of america from original drawings often referred as the doubleelephant folio.
Audubons animals, the quadrupeds of north america by audubon. Find audubons quadrupeds of north america 1555215157. Having achieved worldwide fame with his birds, he joined with his son, john, and dr. Lvi from the viviparous quadrupeds of north america 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 audubons quadrupeds, complete with the separate text volumes. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america by john james. Unlike the birds of america, the quadrupeds was a product of the great age of lithography. The quadrupeds was published in three volumes between 1845 and 1848, though. The book was the product of audubons collaboration with john bachman, a pastor who had studied quadrupeds since he was a young man and.
John bachman, a south carolinian zoologist and lutheran minister who was a close friend, wrote the text. Free appraisal to appraise, auction, buy, consign or sell your first edition rev. 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 viviparous quadrupeds of north america internet archive. Information on rights available at the repository repository. Rare books, mammals, north america, northwest, pacific specimen location. Bowen was the lithographer, but about 17 of the plates in volume one were lithographed by nagel and weingaertner of new york. Audubon, backgrounds after victor audubon, lithography by j. Mar 20, 2018 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. This very fine plate is from the imperial folio edition of john james audubons the viviparous quadrupeds of north america, produced entirely in the united states. 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 first edition of aububons folio quadrupeds, an homage to the american frontier, and the most ambitious of all color plate books to. Good margins with some edge browning and some minor chips in edge or corners. Viviparous quadrupeds of north america by audubon abebooks. Oct 30, 2005 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. Quadrupeds of north america by audubon and bachman. Audubons birds audubons animals dandelion library by roberta sewal, jay bennett and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Royal octavo, period style full black morocco gilt, raised bands, marbled endpapers, all edges gilt.
Audubons animals, the quadrupeds of north america by audubon, john james alice ford, edited by edition. The quadrupeds of north america by alice ford, illustrated by john james audubon and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america is a reproduction of the original art series. Townsends ground squirrels from audubons the viviparous. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. His major work, a colorplate book entitled the birds of america 18271839, is considered one he was notable for his expansive studies to document all types of american birds and for his detailed illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. The quadrupeds of north america by audubon, john james. A later edition dropped the clunky reference to gestation and was titled the quadrupeds of north america. Other articles where viviparous quadrupeds of north america is discussed. Thriftbooks sells millions of used books at the lowest everyday prices. Jun 14, 2018 audubon, john james 17851851, and bachman, rev.
Townsends ground squirrels from audubons the viviparous quadrupeds of north america creator. Travels in the interior of north america the newberry library edition. Unlike the doubleelephant folio edition of the birds of america, which was printed in london, the quadrupeds was produced in the united states. Each volume contains two preliminary leaves and fifty colored plates.
Later in his career, he partnered with his son, john woodhouse audubon, and dr. Green cloth, gilt lettering on brown background on spine. The fantastic beasts of john james audubons littleknown book. John bachman, a south carolinian zoologist and lutheran minister who. From the imperial folio edition octavo edition quadrupeds. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america, folio edition. Natural history museum london, england, 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. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america by audubon, john james 17851851 and rev. Bowen of philadelphia, after drawings by after john james and john woodhouse audubon, and the backgrounds after victor audubon. Lithographs, printed with color and finished by hand. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america title variants.
The viviparous quadrupeds of north america by audubon, john james. John james audubon the viviparous quadrupeds of north america. Quadrupeds of north america first edition john bachman. 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. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america arader galleries. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint treasures. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america volume 1.
The viviparous quadrupeds of north america, sold by subscription, was published in installments between 1845 and 1848. Featuring both the entire text and the complete series of paintings of john james audubons quadrupeds, 155 fullcolor art plates in all, this massive volume is a fitting tribute to the great naturalists last major work. The fantastic beasts of john james audubons littleknown. 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.
The first edition of aububons folio quadrupeds, an homage to the american frontier, and the most ambitious of all color plate books to be wholly produced in the united states. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america, isbn 0461724464, isbn 9780461724462, like new used, free shipping in the us. Two lithographic titlepages without the third as often and 3 leaves of letterpress contents at end of volume two. 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. In the end, the beauty of the work is greater than the sum of its parts. Viviparous quadrupeds of north america open library. Ringtailed bassaris from audubons the viviparous quadrupeds of north america. 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. The viviparous quadrupeds of north america by audubon. Viviparous quadrupeds of north america work by audubon.
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