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Condición: New. pp. 166.

Condición: New. pp. 166.

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Hardcover. Condición: New condition. Estado de la sobrecubierta: New dust jacket. Audubon, John James; William H. Lizars; Robert Havell Ilustrador. First Edition. New York: The American Museum of Natural History / Abbeville Press, 1988. A gorgeous, pristine copy in perfect condition. Brand New in a Brand New dust jacket. Bright, shiny, clean, square and tight. Sharp corners. NO owner's name or bookplate. NOT a remainder. 1988. First Edition. 7.25" wide by 10.75" tall. Subtitle: A Study of the Double-Elephant Folio of John James Audubon's Birds of America, as Engraved by William H. Lizars and Robert Havell. Illustrated with photographs of all 435 of the original plates (3 per page). This is the first in-depth study of the hand-colored prints from Audubon's double-elephant folio. A detailed description of each of the 435 plates is given including image dimensions, all known variants, watermarks, errors of misnumbering and misidentification, etc. A photograph of each plate is provided for ease of reference. Discussions of composite plates, foreign and extinct birds, engraver's technique, values, profiles of Audubon's assistants and contemporaries, current names vs. those that appear in the plate legends, several useful indices, etc. Identified are all the plants and animals in the engravings. "In short, every bit of information known about each plate." An essential tool for print dealers, librarians and collectors, auction catalogers, ornithologists, and bird lovers. Bibliography. Index of Current Names. Index of Plate Names. Index of Painting Names. Bound in the original beige cloth. From the dust jacket: "John James Audubon's double-elephant folio BIRDS OF AMERICA (1827-38) is probably the most valuable American book. It contains 435 life-size, scientifically accurate, hand-colored prints of every species of North American bird known at the time This is not only a comprehensive, cross-indexed concordance to the entire book in terms of bird names, but it also deals with variants in several plates, misnumbered plates, birds that are extinct, and mystery birds Audubon depicted that have never satisfactorily been identified In summary, this volume provides a detailed description of each of the 435 plates in the double-elephant folio as well as their original paintings, and includes image dimensions, geographical distribution of each bird pictured, and a history of the discovery of the species in addition to identification of all the plants and animals in the engravings. Each variant is listed, every error of misidentification, every misnumbering - in short, every bit of information known about each plate." Full title: "An Index and Guide to Audubon's Birds of America : A Study of the Double-Elephant Folio of John James Audubon's BIRDS OF AMERICA, as Engraved by William H. Lizars and Robert Havell.". First Edition. Hardcover. New condition/New dust jacket. Illus. by Audubon, John James; William H. Lizars; Robert Havell. 255pp. Great Packaging, Fast Shipping.

Softcover. First Edition; First Printing. Book condition is Very Good in wraps. Text is clean and unmarked, illustrated throughout. ; Small 4to 9" - 11" tall.

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No Binding. Condición: Very Good. James Audubon Ilustrador. Special Edition. Seven vintage postcards 6 X 8 ins. featuring bird species from a Audubon's famous 19th-century work, "Birds of America" series. The cards feature a linen texture and include dedicated sections for a message and stamp, as well as the description of the birds behavior in the pictures. (No writing on any of the seven cards) These were published in 1975 in Minnesota. The first picture is a vintage illustration of Ruffed Grouse (Bonasa umbellus), Plate XLI, originally created between 1827 and 1838 by naturalist John James Audubon. The illustration depicts the male birds drumming with their wings on display in a woodland floor setting. The artwork was drawn from nature by John J. Audubon and engraved, printed, and colored by Robert Havell. The upper postcard details the American Goldfinch, noting its cheerful song and winter plumage that differs from its summer yellow. The lower postcard describes the White-crowned Sparrow, highlighting its habitat in low bushes and Arctic breeding grounds. The American Goldfinch and the White-crowned Sparrow. The print on the left is titled "American Goldfinch" (Fringilla tristis) and is labeled Plate XXXIII. The print on the right is titled "White-crowned Sparrow" (Fringilla leucophrys) and is labeled Plate CXIV. These are lithographic reproductions of "Little Screech Owl" (Plate XCVII) and "Baltimore Oriole" (Plate XII) from John James Audubon's The Birds of America. The print on the left features Little Screech Owls (Strix asio) perched on a Jersey Pine (Pinus inops) branch. The print on the right depicts Baltimore Orioles (Icterus baltimore) interacting with a Tulip Tree (Liriodendron tulipifera). This is a vintage bird illustration print featuring a purple martin on a gourd nest and a red-headed woodpecker on a tree trunk by John James Audubon.

Buch. Condición: Neu. Neuware - Discover the captivating beauty of 'Floral Illustrations of the Seasons,' a timeless collection showcasing the most beautiful, hardy, and rare herbaceous plants cultivated in the flower garden. M. Roscoe's exquisite botanical art captures the essence of seasonal flowers, meticulously rendered in stunning detail. This volume presents a curated selection of floral illustrations, offering a glimpse into the artistry and horticultural practices of a bygone era. Explore the delicate forms and vibrant colors of each bloom, from spring's first blossoms to autumn's final flourish. A treasure for lovers of botanical art and flower gardens, this book celebrates the enduring appeal of nature's artistry. Immerse yourself in the intricate details of each illustration and appreciate the timeless beauty of these carefully cultivated flowers. 'Floral Illustrations of the Seasons' is a testament to the enduring allure of flowers and their place in art and horticulture.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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Paperback. Condición: Near Fine. William Havell Ilustrador. A wonderful collection of twelve bright and colourful views of the river Thames, from the drawings of William Havell, dedicated to the commissioners of the Thames Navigation. Dated using Jisc, from copies held at the University of Oxford library.Views of the River Thames, a facsimile of the original artwork, published here by Charles W. Traylen of Guildford.Originally published in 1812, with a second edition in 1818. This is a facsimile of the second edition. Comprised of twelve views of the Thames from the drawings of English landscape painter, William Havell, known particularly for his watercolours. Collated, complete. Compiled by Robert Havell, another artist from the Havell family, a prominent artistic family which included a number of notable engravers, etchers and painters. This collection was dedicated to the Commissioners of The Thames Navigation, a group who managed the Thames between 1751 and 1866. Among other responsibilities, they were tasked with installing and renovating locks, to ensure the waterway remained safe. Bound in the publisher's pictorial wraps. Externally, lovely, with minor shelf wear and some marks to the rear board. Internally, firmly bound with bright, clean pages. Near Fine. book.

Condición: Good. 4to. 55 pp. Soft Cover. Very Good. Light chipping on Front Cover. Color Plates.Provenance: From the estate of Gerald Nordland (1927-2019). Nordland was a museum director, art critic, educator and author.Dean of the Chouinard Art Institute (1960-64), Director of the San Francisco Museum of Art (now SFMoMA) (1966-73), Milwaukee Art Museum (1977-85), and the UCLA Wight Art Gallery (1973-1977). He is the author of over 60 publications, including books on Lachaise, Nakian, Diebenkorn and Frank Lloyd Wright.

Original Folio [14"x10"] Hand painted Aquatint Etching by Robert Havell after the painting by British artist, naturalist, antiquarian,soldier and spy. Charles Hamilton Smith for "The Ancient Costumes of Great Britain and Ireland from the Seventh to the Sixteenth Century" The plate shows two.

Leather Bound. Condición: Very Good. All corners bumped, edgewear, surface soiling, rubbing to seams - see image. Previous owner's amorial bookplate on inside front cover. ; Scarce copy at this price. "This was one of a number of books that had been inspired by William Stukeley's work on Stonehenge, which had brought Druids and ancient Britons to the forefront of the romantic imagination. The figures are shown wearing the ornaments and weapons that antiquaries were discovering and publishing in the Society of Antiquaries' journal Archaeologia and elsewhere. Bronze swords and rapiers, as well as torcs, socketed axes, and gold lunulae and brooches all appear in these imagined recreations of life in ancient Britain." "Colored aquatints engraved by R. Havell after drawings by C. H. Smith. Imprint on each plate: London, R. Havell, 1815. Each plate has at the bottom a small colored engraving of an archaeological objectAdded illus. On title page, in aquatint, as are all of the plates." [worldcat] Heavy and oversized book. ; Folio 13" - 23" tall; 59 pages.

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Print. Condición: Very Good. This original 1818 aquatint is toned with with modest soiling in lower left margin and shadow of text from page it faced in book but overall in very good condition. 10.5" x 8.25".

Veduta frontale del Ponte Alto presso il torrente Fersina. Presenta accenno al tragico episodio narrato in "Le Tyrol et le Nord d'Italie" (vol. II pp. 249 e segg.). Scheda bibliografica tratta da "Trento illustrata: la città e il territorio in piante e vedute dal XVI al XX secolo" di Aldo Chemelli e Carlo e Marcus Perini, scheda n. 141 pagg. 166 e 167. Formato: Litografia di dimensioni 107x148 mm.

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Singolare veduta della porta di S. Lorenzo a Trento, che si distacca dalla classica composizione con l'Adige in primo piano. Si tratta dunque di uno scorcio sull'antica via della Prepositura, con la roggia oggi interrata sulla destra. Molto realistica l'animazione in primo piano. Scheda bibliografica tratta da "Trento illustrata: la città e il territorio in piante e vedute dal XVI al XX secolo" di Aldo Chemelli e Carlo e Marcus Perini, scheda n. 43. Formato: Incisione in acciaio di dimensioni 155x110 mm.

Print. Condición: Very Good. This original 1818 aquatint is toned with faint shadow of text from page it faced in book but overall in very good condition. 10.5" x 8.25".

Print. Condición: Very Good. This original 1818 aquatint is toned with faint soiling and shadow of text from page it faced in book but overall in very good condition. 10.5" x 8.25".

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PRIN. Condición: Very Good. This original 1818 aquatint is toned with very fain modest thumbing in margins and faint shadow of text from page it faced in book but overall in very good condition. 10.5" x 8.25".

Print. Condición: Very Good. This original 1818 aquatint is toned with very faint modest thumbing in margins and faint shadow of text from page it faced in book but overall in very good condition. 10.5" x 8.25".

Print. Condición: Very Good. This original 1818 aquatint is toned with very faint modest soiling near the exterior edge of the margin and shadow of text from page it faced in book but overall in very good condition. 10.5" x 8.25".

Print. Condición: Very Good. This original 1818 aquatint is toned with very faint modest thumbing in margins and faint shadow of text from page it faced in book but overall in very good condition. 10.5" x 8.25".