4to, 28cm, [6],384p., numerous text illustrations, 8 colour plates, many appendices, indexes, bibliography, dark blue cloth, gilt spine and cover titles, a fine copy in fine colour illustrations jacket, new ~ "A GUIDE TO AUDUBON'S Birds of America" provides a comprehensive yet easily accessible tour through the maze of nomenclature difficulties in Audubon's great works. A brief historical introduction recounts significant events in Audubon's life and discusses the techniques used in the creation of the double elephant folio. Detailed descriptions of each print include: the current name of the bird according to the most recent data.; the name (if any) on Audubon's original painting.; name of the bird in the octavo and Bien editions; and brief accounts of pertinent historical data" (jacket). An essential Audubon reference. Seller Inventory # 38870

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Title: A GUIDE TO AUDUBON'S Birds of America

Publisher: New Haven & New York. William Reese Company & Donald A. Heald. 2002

Binding: Hardcover

Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included

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