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Audubon by Constance Rourke, With 12 colored plates from original Audubon prints, 1936 first edition

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A well-illustrated and engaging biography of the great American naturalist and painter, Audubon by Constance Rourke offers a vivid account of the life and work of John James Audubon, famed for his groundbreaking Birds of America. First published in 1936, this volume pairs Rourke’s lively narrative with 12 colour plates reproduced from original Audubon prints, alongside evocative black-and-white illustrations by James MacDonald. Issued by George G. Harrap & Co. in London and printed in the USA, this edition captures both the artistry and adventurous spirit of Audubon’s career

Audubon by Constance Rourke, With 12 colored plates from original Audubon prints. Black and white illustrations by James MacDonald.

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd., London, Bombay and Sydney. Printed in the United States of America, 1936 first edition. 

A good green cloth hardback with gilt titles to spine. Covers with some edge wear and bumping to extremities. Some minor indentations on rear and edges, and some mild crinkling to cloth at front edges. Previous owner's inscription to first free endpaper.

Text is bright and clean throughout, with colour plates beautifully presented and attractive black and white illustrations.

Text in English.

341pp + 12 coloured plates.

Dimensions approximately 234mm high x 167mm wide x 38mm deep.

Weight approximately 849g (unpacked).