"THE IMPERIAL COLLECTION OF AUDUBON ANIMALS – THE QUADRUPEDS OF NORTH AMERICA". Collectif. Editions Hammond Incorpored, Maplewood. 1967. Imprimé aux Etats-Unis. in-4, couverture toilée grise sous jaquette illustrée en couleurs (état d'usage, léger manque arrière). 308 pages. Texte en anglais de John James Audubon, John Bachman, Victor H. Cahalane, avant-propos de Fairfield Osborn, illustré de 150 reproductions couleurs in-texte de peintures par John James Audubon & John Woodhouse Audubon.

 

"This is a monumental book! In one volume we have American history in the exploration and travels of Audubon, the collection of 150 of the finest animal paintings reproduced in full color for the first time since 1848, and the accurate, modern natural history of each animal included… The original three-volume Imperial Folios from which these color plates were made and the ensuing three-volume Octavo sets are collector's items. The publication of this one-volume edition containing the faithful color reproductions, together with careful editing of the original text, is a milestone in book publishing. The book is so designed that the reader will capture the romance of Audubon's travels and expeditions. At the same time he will enjoy the dramatic artistry of the color plates themselves. And, the naturalist will find it to be an invaluable reference encyclopedia. This treasury of American animals will appeal to the historian, the artist, the naturalist, and to all book lovers who wish to have an American classic in their libraries."

 

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