When it goes to auction this week, the book has the potential to reach a record price for Audubon’s Birds of America, now standing at about $11.5 million—all of which will go to the KFF. Its price exceeded the $8.8 million paid in March 2000 by Sheikh Saud al-Thani of Qatar at Christie’s International for another copy. This book has clearly been well maintained and looked after thus far. The Birds Of America [John James Audubon] on Amazon.com. Founded in 1997, the KFF is tight-lipped—they have no website and no staff. Audubon's Birds of America Roger Tory Peterson Institute Artabras /1993-09-01 Hardcover / 694 Pages isbn-10: 0896600408 / isbn-13: 9780896600409 / Edition: Revised Book / Textbook Details Add to … While there are a handful of books in the world that may be worth more, until 2013 Birds of America held the record for the most money paid at auction for any single printed work: £7,321,250, or about $11.5 million. I sell well researched and reasonably priced Audubon Price Guide Books for the following original Audubon Editions: Havell, Bien, Octavo Birds of America, Octavo Quadrupeds of North America (quads), Imperial Folio Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, and these modern Audubon Editions: Amsterdam, Abbeville, Leipzig and Loates. It said the price, paid by a buyer who wished to remain anonymous, was the second highest sum paid for the book at auction. This marvelous edition of Audubon's Birds of America displays all 435 of Audubon's brilliant handcolored engravings in exquisite reproductions taken from the original plates of the Audubon Society's archival copy of the rare Double Elephant Folio. The book was published in several editions between 1997 and 2000. John James Audubon's Birds of America is a portal into the natural world.Printed between 1827 and 1838, it contains 435 life-size watercolors of North American birds (Havell edition), all reproduced from hand-engraved plates, and is considered to be the archetype of wildlife illustration. I sell well researched and reasonably priced Audubon Price Guide Books for the following original Audubon Editions: Havell, Bien, Octavo Birds of America, Octavo Quadrupeds of North America (quads), Imperial Folio Viviparous Quadrupeds of North America, and these modern Audubon Editions: Amsterdam, Abbeville, Leipzig and Loates. Condition: Very Good. News, author interviews, critics' picks and more. How about this for a nice nest egg: John James Audubon's Birds of America netted over $10 million at auction Tuesday night, making it the world's most expensive published book. Center For Responsive Politics Data, Duplex Plans With Garage In Middle, Teach For America Age Limit, Cost Of 24 Hour Home Care, Lucius Q. C. Lamar V1: His L..., Anne Burrell Recipes Brussel Sprouts, Ready To Hang Art Uk, Germinating Dragon's Blood Tree Seeds, Best Food Experiences In Europe, Sotheby's International Realty Canada Toronto, The Rapid Home Buyers Reviews, Large Evergreen Trees For Sale Near Me, Lighting Magazine Better Homes And Gardens, The Art Of Cooking: The First..., Free Fabric Samples Free Delivery, Small Kitchen Remodeling Ideas On A Budget Pictures, Wall Mounted Cd Player Review, 8 Seater Marble Dining Table Ireland, Leaving Neverland Part 2 Channel 4, How To Clean Beach Rocks, South Shore Platform Bed Queen, Hotels In Atlanta Ga Near Airport, Bobby Flay Wife Kate Connelly, Split Level Homes For Sale In Ny, Who Did Sam Champion Replace On Abc, Online Whistler Blackcomb Tsclient Login, Carpet Runner For Stairs Cheap, Buy Whisky Online Free Delivery, The Rose Hotel Drinks Menu, Melissa And Doug Sale Uk, Frisco To Copper Bike Path, Things To Do In Vancouver In April 2019, 9 Piece Farmhouse Dining Set, 120v Pump Assembly For Intex Bubble Spa, Cbs Sunday Morning Season 29 Episode 3, Luxury Townhomes For Sale Near Me, World On Fire Season 2 Date, Arctic King Mini Fridge 2 Door, A Quiet Place Full Movie Youtube, Closets By Design Indianapolis Reviews, + 17moreFine Dining RestaurantsTony's, ELAIA, And More,