It is beautifully illustrated, and weighs about 7 lbs. See more ideas about john gould, bird prints, bird illustration. A separately issued edition of the introduction to gould s monograph of the trochilidae, or family of hummingbirds, preceded by that works preface pages iiv, and followed by the introductions explanation of the abbreviations and indexes with added page references pages 183212. Unlike john james audubon, whose work focused on the avifauna of a single country. Goulds hummingbirds is the complete and only book ever done that includes colored plates of painted hummingbirds and not photographs, and a coverage of all species known, in which sadly many of them are not around today. John gouldhistoric 19th century illustrated work on. For hummingbird lovers, bird watchers, and fans of natural history art, the family of hummingbirds. Gould, a renowned naturalist, is also known as the british audubon. Goodreads helps you keep track of books you want to read. Buy a discounted hardcover of the family of hummingbirds online from australias leading online bookstore.
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He has been considered the father of bird study in australia and the gould. John goulds bird prints have been gracing elegant homes for more than 150. We are an art gallery with over 50 years of experience focusing on the artwork of john james audubon, john gould, pierrejoseph redoute and other natural. All of john goulds hummingbirds in one volume, originally published between 1849 and 1861 including the supplementary volume completed after goulds death in 1881.
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Hart, and printed by walter or mintern bros text for the most part is printed on one side of the leaf only plates are handcolored. John goulds most popular book is john gould s hummingbirds. He displayed his entrepreneurial skills from a young age while an apprentice in the royal gardens at windsor, where, by the age of 14, he was selling stuffed birds. Download full john gould s hummingbirds book or read online anytime anywhere, available in pdf, epub and kindle. Hummingbird prints from john gould, monograph of the trochilidae, or family of hummingbirds 18491861. This sublime collection of 418 superbly detailed handcolored lithographs of hummingbirds, created by john gould, the british audubon, in the mid1800s.
A wellfleet, 1991 hardback book and dust jacket in near fine condition,gift inscription on first blank page. Gould maintained an obsessive fascination for hummingbirds. John gould has 36 books on goodreads with 92 ratings. The definitive reference to gould s hummingbird prints is the wonderful small folio 4to book, john gould s hummingbirds, published by wellfleet press in 1991. As the introduction to my monograph of the trochilidae. In her essay for the book, coauthor laura oppenheimer tells the story of goulds colorful life and places his work in the context of a remarkable period when. John goulds hummingbirds by john gould hardcover 1991.
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John gould books list of books by author john gould. The book also contains a large section in the back of the book of notes on the plates, which describes each of them and has their scientific and common, for the time era, names. The complete prints of john gould is sure to be a prized publication for birdwatchers, fans of natural history art, and hummingbird lovers. Favorite add to bird art for walls hummingbird print tropical home decor john gould botanical birds alacarteprints. We have new and used copies available, in 1 editions starting at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We are an art gallery with over 50 years of experience focusing on the artwork of john james audubon, john gould, pierrejoseph redoute and other natural history artists. Find john goulds hummingbirds by gould, john at biblio. The sublime collection of 418 superbly detailed paintings of hummingbirds by the great artist john gould, the 19thcentury naturalist painter often referred to as the british audubon, represents all the known species on the planet at the time and is the most complete ever produced. Gold leaf, transparent oil colors, watercolors, lacquers, and gum arabic are combined to capture the iridescent quality of these most colorful of birds. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. John gould family of hummingbirds volume 1 museum quality. An introduction to the trochilidae, or family of hummingbirds.
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Set of 6 vintage botanical art print poster reproductions hummingbirds unframed 8 x 10, or 11 x 14 john gould hummingbirds paperrosecottage 4. He published a number of monographs on birds, illustrated by plates produced by his wife, elizabeth gould, and several other artists, including edward lear, henry constantine richter, joseph wolf and william matthew hart. He published a number of monographs on birds, illustrated by plates that he produced with the assistance of his wife, elizabeth gould, and several other artists including edward lear, henry constantine richter, joseph wolf and william matthew hart. John gould s coffee table hummingbirds book 1990 ebay. John goulds most popular book is john goulds hummingbirds. Best sellers prime new releases customer service fashion todays deals kindle books books. At the time of his death in 1881, john gould had 5,378 hummingbirds in his personal collection. John gould 18041881 heliodoxa xanthogonys from a monograph of the trochilidae, or family of hummingbirds published. John gould prints family of hummingbirds original antique. Staff book sales 1990, hardcover at the best online prices at ebay. Joel oppenheimer gallery, chicago, debuts the family of. This book contains a complete price guide and comprehensive index to john goulds monograph of the trochilidae or family of hummingbirds. The plates are stellar and surly will please any reader. The family of hummingbirds, the complete prints of john gould by.
This magnificent volume reunites the family of hummingbirds all 418 species that were known to exist when john gould set out to capture them on paper in. Books by john gould author of john goulds hummingbirds. Richter created over a thousand color plates for john gould. Isbn 1555216617 john goulds hummingbirds direct textbook. English ornithologist john gould placed 24 such cases in an attraction called the hummingbird house, showcasing the wonders of bird life in the americas to excited crowds in victorianera london. John goulds hummingbirds by john gould hardcover 1990. Jan 29, 2021 find a large selection collection of the revered john gould hummingbirds antique lithographs, which date back to london from 18491861. The englishman john gould 18041881 was an ornithologist, artist, and publisher extraordinaire. The supplement, a sixth volume with 58 additional plates, was published in five parts from 1880 to 1887 and completed by richard bowdler sharpe after goulds death in 1881. John gould 18041881 was a businessman, publisher, and obsessive bird collector with an eye for a talented artist.
Buteo books specializes in ornithology books, from birdwatching your backyard to textbooks. John gould 18041881, hummingbirds arader galleries. It has no strong odor and would make a nice coffee table book. This master work of natural history took john gould years to complete. Mar 05, 2019 joel and laura oppenheimer hold a copy of their newly released book, the family of hummingbirds.
May contain markings such as bookplates, stamps, limited notes and highlighting, or a few light stains. Find all the books, read about the author and more. London, 184961 supplement printed 188087 handcolored lithographs sight size. Part one, written by laura oppenheimer, covers a passion for birds. Check out our john gould book selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our shops. Find 1555216617 john goulds hummingbirds by book sales at over 30 bookstores. Today the world remembers him and elizabeth for their books and birds and animals named after them. Each folio hand colored lithograph was published in england for the desirable rare ornithological work by gould entitled a monograph of the trochilidae.
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