Resultados de búsqueda: original watercolor paintings by john james

New York: Crown Publishers Inc, 1966. Large Hardcover. Good/Good. 14x11x3. Single-volume edition. Boards lightly faded and soiled, top edge lightly foxed with a couple light spots, top jacket edge lightly stained, 2 inch chip from rear jacket corner. 1966 Large Hardcover. xxxi, 223 plates; plates 224-431, lv pp. John James Audubon, (born April 26, 1785, Les Cayes, Saint-Domingue, West Indies [now in Haiti]—died January 27, 1851, New York, New York, U.S.), ornithologist, artist, and naturalist who became particularly well known for his drawings and paintings of North American birds. Audubon’s name is associated with a number of bird-related organizations, including the National Audubon Society; however, his personal history as an enslaver, white supremacist, and critic of emancipation has made him a controversial figure in American history. The illegitimate son of a French merchant, planter, and slave trader and a Creole woman of Saint-Domingue, Audubon and his… Leer más

American Heritage, 1966. Hardcover. Like New. books appear unused in decorated slipcase

New York: Crown Publishers Inc, 1966. Large Hardcover. Very Good/No Jacket. 14x11x3. Lacks slipcase. Both volumes: Spine faded. 1966 Large Hardcover. xxxi, 223 plates; plates 224-431, lv pp. Two volume set. Navy blue cloth boards, gilt titles. John James Audubon, (born April 26, 1785, Les Cayes, Saint-Domingue, West Indies [now in Haiti]—died January 27, 1851, New York, New York, U.S.), ornithologist, artist, and naturalist who became particularly well known for his drawings and paintings of North American birds. Audubon’s name is associated with a number of bird-related organizations, including the National Audubon Society; however, his personal history as an enslaver, white supremacist, and critic of emancipation has made him a controversial figure in American history. The illegitimate son of a French merchant, planter, and slave trader and a Creole woman of Saint-Domingue, Audubon and his illegitimate half sister (who was also born in the West Indies) were… Leer más

New York: Crown, 1988. Hard cover. Fine in fine dust jacket. A Near Fine Set In Near Fine Slipcase 2 volume set. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. Audience: General/trade. Introduction by Marshall B. Davidson. Large color reproductions of Audubon paintings, from those in the collection of the New York Historical Society. 2 vols. Oversize, Folio size, just over 13 inches tall. An extraordinarily lovely set, showing off Audubon's skill. Extra Postage will be applied due to size and weight. Please inquire.

New York, NY, U.S.A: American Heritage Publishing Co, 1966. Original Edition. Hard Cover. Used; Very Good. 431 COLOR PLATES. Still dazzling are these exquisitely detailed watercolors of North American Birds from the master hand of John James Audubon.