John James Audubon & Robert Havell, Jr.: Artist's Proofs for The Birds of America by Joseph Goddu - 2002-05

Hirschl & Adler Galleries, 2002. Paperback. Very Good. 0x0x0. Covers very good with light edgewear. Spine uncreased. Binding sound. Pages bright and unmarked.

New York, New York: Hirschl & Adler Galleries, 2002. Softcover. VG- (Label on front cover, few marks as ex-gallery owned; mild scuffing to cover and edges; page edges are tanning lightly, and text and plates are clear.). Sage & black & color illus. wraps. 56 pp. 34 color plates. Issued in conjunction with a 2002 exhibition exploring the professional relationship between American naturalist and painter John James Audubon (1785-1851) and the printer/engraver of his four-volume set, "The Birds of America," Robert Havell, Jr. (1793-1878). "Audubon's accomplishment -- a story of triumph over immeasurable obstacles -- has made him one of America's most written-about artists. ... However, little has been written about how the prints were made, nor about the nature of the working relationship between the artist and his partners in the project, the distinguished Havell family of painters and engravers. The discovery, a few years ago, of a group of sixty prints approved by Audubon for use as color guides by… Read More

paperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book.

Hirschl & Adler Galleries. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title!

Galleries. New. 2002. Paperback. 091505776X .*** FREE UPGRADE to Courier/Priority Shipping Upon Request *** – – *** IN STOCK AND IMMEDIATELY AVAILABLE FOR SHIPMENT - Flawless copy, brand new, pristine, never opened -- 60 works catalogued; many lovely color illustrations. -- with a bonus offer-- .