John james audubon 1785 1851, american ornithologist, b. See more ideas about john james audubon, birds of america and audubon birds. Whitecrowned pigeon was reproduced on premium heavy stock paper which captures all of the vivid colors and details of the original. A stunning large vintage cottage style reproduction of the original lithographic print of whiteheaded or whitecrowned pigeon by john james audubon. Johnson reprint corporation and theatrum orbis terrarum, 197172.
Whitecrowned pigeon overview, all about birds, cornell. Home decor free delivery possible on eligible purchases. Get the best deals on john james audubon art prints when you shop the. It also contains all 155 images of the 1st octavo edition of the quadrupeds of north america, along with audubon and the rev. A strong and fast flier, the white crowned pigeon regularly undertakes long flights over water, and it has been able to colonize islands almost throughout the caribbean. The biology of the whitecrowned pigeon, 1979, the wildlife society, wildlife monographs, number 64.
After whitecrowned pigeon decorative border image size. Original audubon havell edition produced 18261837 prints for sale. Original vintage 1941 john james audubon birds of america bookplate print bird print 17 mourning dove and 18 bewicks wren euminee. A stunning large vintage cottage style reproduction of the original lithographic print of white headed or white crowned pigeon by john james audubon. It is around the same size as the common rock pigeon, but weighs a bit less since it is generally less chunky and has a relatively longer and more square tail. On the 30th of april, i shot several immediately after their arrival from across the gulf stream. Featuring 2 full color lithographs and descriptions on front and back sides. The whitecrowned pigeon can measure 2935 cm 1114 in in length, span 4859 cm 1923 in across the wings, and weigh 150301 g 5. With a slate blue sleek body and a stark white feathered head, the white crowned pigeon bears little resemblance to its city cousins. Collection includes loose prints from audubon books, the birds of america double elephant folio of 18271838 and a subsequent octavo edition and the viviparous quadrupeds of north america 18461854 as well as later reproductions of audubon prints.
Whitecrowned pigeon john james audubons birds of america. Californian turkey vulture redheaded turkey vulture. You get to choose which side of this delightful vintage nature book page to frame. Aug 17, 1986 to determine whether an audubon print is a reproduction or an original, write oppenheimer at 57 n. The piece is marked plate clxxvii at the top right and no. Each book has additional chapters with important and useful information for the audubon collector. The whiteheaded pigeon arrives on the southern keys of the floridas, from the island of cuba, about the 20th of april, sometimes not until the 1st of may, for the purpose of residing there for a season, and rearing its young. Audubon havell edition price guide 1 the audubon havell edition and price guide john james audubon s original birds of america double elephant folio was easily the finest natural history book ever published. These prints are originals, and audubon issued the prints in a series by species.
Whitecrowned pigeon overview, all about birds, cornell lab. Buy whitecrowned pigeonplate 177 by audubon, 24x32inch canvas wall art. Audubon birds of america white crowned pigeon overall size 19. Poisonwood fruits are readily eaten by the white crowned pigeon with no ill effects. Buy white crowned pigeon poster print by john james audubon at. Vintage full color lithographed print from a 1960s edition of john james audubons birds of america. White crowned pigeon print by john j audubon audubon prints.
Whitecrowned pigeon overview, all about birds, cornell lab of ornithology. Forty images were included in this reprint, and only copies were made. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price guide books. Get the best deal for john james audubon birds art prints from the largest online selection at. Value framing, fast delivery, 100% satisfaction guarantee.
Cellotype a photomechanical multiplate printing proc. Poisonwood fruits are readily eaten by the whitecrowned pigeon with no ill effects. John james audubon book plate print, from a 1946 edition of the birds of america. Whitecrowned pigeon or columba levcocephala by audubon ariel edition 1973 no 741 of facsmiles. White crowned pigeon prints by john james audubon at. It occurs commonly in parts of southern florida, but most of its florida nesting colonies are on small offshore islands. Vintage whitecrowned pigeon orangecrowned warbler audubon.
See more ideas about john james audubon, passenger pigeon and birds. My images of audubon is a very popular cdrom that contains all 500 images of the audubon 1st octavo edition of birds of america, along with audubon s original text for each bird. Scaled nape is iridescent green when seen in good light. Brand new and packaged carefully in a oversized protective tube. Buy whitecrowned pigeon poster print by john james audubon at. Whitecrowned pigeon prints by john james audubon at. To determine whether an audubon print is a reproduction or an original, write oppenheimer at 57 n. Havell, nml insurance collection vintage john j audubon columbia jay print no. White crowned pigeon was reproduced on premium heavy stock paper which captures all of the vivid colors and details of the original. Print after john audubons white crowned pigeon ebth. Guide to the john james audubon artwork, 18292002,18291860. Antique print 20429 whtecrowned pigeon by audubon ariel. This item ships rolled to insure maximum protection.
In october 1971, employing the most faithful printing method available, the best materials and the ablest craftsmen of their age, the amsterdam firm of theatrum orbis terrarum ltd. White crowned pigeon or columba levcocephala by audubon ariel edition 1973 no 741 of facsmiles. Guide to the john james audubon artwork, 18292002,1829. A resident of islands and coastlines in the caribbean, the whitecrowned pigeon reaches the northern limits of its range in south florida.
Oct 21, 2016 the white crowned pigeon is a strong flier, regularly making long trips over water between nesting and feeding locales. Following the success of his large folio, audubon offered his birds in a miniature or royal octavo edition which was lithographed and handcolored in philadelphia, pennsylvania during 184044 by j. Leipzig edition audubon house gallery of natural history. The fine white crowned pigeon is a permanent resident in the bahamas and west indies and occurs in the florida keys as a summer resident only. Whitecrowned pigeon range map, all about birds, cornell lab. Price guide havell edition audubon print prices, audubon.
This print features the whitecrowned pigeon as drawn by audubon. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. See more ideas about john james audubon, birds of america and audubon prints. The leipzig edition of the work was published in 1972 in leipzig, germany. The whiteheaded pigeon arrives on the southern keys of the floridas, from the island of cuba, about the 20th of april, sometimes not until the 1st of may, for the purpose of. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Beneath the print is engraved, printed, and coloured by r. The fine whitecrowned pigeon is a permanent resident in the bahamas and west indies and occurs in the florida keys as a summer resident only. Whitecrowned pigeon range map, all about birds, cornell lab of ornithology. John james audubon painted the white crowned pigeon while on a trip to the florida keys in the 1830s. Over the years many authors have written entire books about the birds of america publication.
Whitecrowned pigeon princeton print newyork historical. Large dove, slategray overall with conspicuous white crown. Two of the books contain new price guides for the audubon leipzig and loates editions. Comes from the birds of america book by audubon, published in 1966. Audubon prints birds of america havell edition prints. A strong and fast flier, the whitecrowned pigeon regularly undertakes long flights over water, and it has been able to colonize islands almost throughout the caribbean. There are 435 plates, originally done in 18271838 in london by audubon. John james audobon the birds of america the birds of america is a book by naturalist and painter john james audubon, containing illustrations of a wide variety of birds of the united. Firm binder, some discoloration to cover, in overall very good condition. Audubon print prices, audubon price guides, and price. It feeds almost entirely on fruits of hardwood trees. Audubon, john james 1785 1851 white crowned pigeon. My images of audubon is a very popular cdrom that contains all 500 images of the audubon 1st octavo edition of birds of america, along with audubons original text for each bird. The white crowned pigeon is only local to the florida keys, and is a fruit eater.
The white headed pigeon arrives on the southern keys of the floridas, from the island of cuba, about the 20th of april, sometimes not until the 1st of may, for the purpose of residing there for a season, and rearing its young. Flocks are usually seen flying swiftly overhead, or perching in treetops, feeding on berries. Get the best deals on john james audubon art prints when you shop the largest online selection at. Whitecrowned pigeon poster print by john james audubon. Contains numerous color pages of lithographs and illustrations of birds. Bandtailed dove or pigeon white headed dove, or pigeon zenaida dove keywest dove ground dove. White throated finch white crowned finch blackandyellow crowned finch arctic ground finch towhe ground finch. Audubons white crowned pigeon, birds of america limited prints. Bandtailed dove or pigeon whiteheaded dove, or pigeon. See more ideas about audubon prints, audubon birds and john james audubon. Whitecrowned pigeon, columba leucocephala plate clxxvii. The whitecrowned pigeon is a strong flier, regularly making long trips over water between nesting and feeding locales. The biology of the white crowned pigeon, 1979, the wildlife society, wildlife monographs, number 64. Each book is available as a printed softcover book that ships to anywhere in the world, or as an internet adobe pdf download.
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