Birds of America
by AUDUBON John James
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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About This Item
Synopsis
Written by naturalist John James Audubon, the Birds of America is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in Audubon's work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope: to paint every bird in North America. Six of the birds painted have become extinct since its publication.
Reviews
It is a very good book to bird watching with. He truly has a great eye for detail in his paintings. He has inspired me to draw the animals that I come in contact with while walking in the forest, around the Blue Ridge Mountains, at the coast, or where I may go or be at!
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Details
- Bookseller
- Bauman Rare Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 120782
- Title
- Birds of America
- Author
- AUDUBON John James
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Date Published
- 1856
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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