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A Very Fine Original 1966 Edition Set of Prints of Audubon's Birds of America

Title:

"The Original Water-Color Paintings by John James Audubon for The Birds of America: Reproduced in Color from the Collections at the New York Historical Society."

Publishing Info:

Crown Publishers / American Heritage, New York. [ISBN: 0-517-06736-6 so original 1966 edition].

Introduction by Marshall B. Davidson. With 431 exact reproductions in full color for the first time all 431 surviving paintings from the original collection. 2-Volume Set. 431 plates (some folding).

Condition:

Very Fine blue cloth boards, dark blue inset with gilt lettered blocks on front and spine. Minor spine fading, else Very Fine. Interior pages and illustrations in Like New condition. Folio size: 11" x approx. 14" Complete as issued in publisher's slipcase in Fine condition.

The interior plates are very bright with no markings.

A valuable and interesting reference that provides insight into Audubon's working method. You'll see quite a few of these on the web, but few in as fine condition as this handsome set.

History:

Because photographer J.D. Givens lived on the Army base at the Presidio in San Francisco, he was able to move about the city more easily and quickly than others who recorded the events of the devastating 1906 earthquake and the great fire that consumed a large part of the city. He managed to capture eyewitness photos in the moments immediately following the quake, including rescue efforts that were underway. He also was on the scene of what is believed to be the outbreak of the fire. Then he quickly made it to higher ground and documented the fire as it raged across the city.

This book was passed down to the descendents of two female survivors of the event, who shared stories of sitting out on a curb in front of their beautiful Victorian home that was completely destroyed. The only possession they were able to save was a small china teacup.

This book was passed down to the descendents of two female survivors of the event, who shared stories of sitting out on a curb in front of their beautiful Victorian home that was completely destroyed. The only possession they were able to save was a small china teacup.

This book was passed down to the descendents of two female survivors of the event, who shared stories of sitting out on a curb in front of their beautiful Victorian home that was completely destroyed. The only possession they were able to save was a small china teacup.

Price:

$299.00