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Sandwich Tern (with Florida Cray Fish) (Florida Keys) /// Ornithology Audubon
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
. Comes from Audubon's monumental book volume "The Birds of America", (Havell Edition, 1827-1838), which
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1830s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Gold Leaf

Ocelot, or Leopard-Cat /// John James Audubon Quadruped Big Wild Cat Animal Art
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
natural habitats. His major work, a color-plate book entitled The Birds of America (1827–1839), is
Category

1840s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

African American artist Richard Hunt, Paper piece V, Terracotta Voyage, signed/N
By Richard Hunt
Located in New York, NY
Hunt’s hometown of Chicago. Book Bird will grace the Library Reading Garden outside the new Chicago
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1970s Abstract Abstract Prints

Materials

Handmade Paper

John Gould - Framed 19th Century Lithograph, Sylochelidon Strenuus
By John Gould
Located in Corsham, GB
Powerful Tern Sylochelidon Strenuus illustrated by John Gould (1804-1841) for his book 'The Birds
Category

19th Century Animal Prints

Materials

Lithograph

John Gould Japanese Pheasant "Phasianus Versicolo" Large Lithograph, Framed
By John Gould
Located in Plainview, NY
A large print of John Gould of Japanese Pheasant ""Phasianus Versicolo " from his published book
Category

20th Century Animal Prints

Materials

Paper

Portals (center)
By Robin Crofut-Brittingham
Located in Bozeman, MT
Illuminated Book of Birds, the first in a forthcoming series of nature books written and illustrated by the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Maple, Paper, Watercolor

Portals (left)
By Robin Crofut-Brittingham
Located in Bozeman, MT
Illuminated Book of Birds, the first in a forthcoming series of nature books written and illustrated by the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Maple, Paper, Watercolor

Island (with bongo)
By Robin Crofut-Brittingham
Located in Bozeman, MT
Illuminated Book of Birds, the first in a forthcoming series of nature books written and illustrated by the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Maple, Paper, Watercolor

After the Flood
By Robin Crofut-Brittingham
Located in Bozeman, MT
Illuminated Book of Birds, the first in a forthcoming series of nature books written and illustrated by the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Maple, Paper, Watercolor

Portals (right)
By Robin Crofut-Brittingham
Located in Bozeman, MT
Illuminated Book of Birds, the first in a forthcoming series of nature books written and illustrated by the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Maple, Paper, Watercolor

John Gould Pheasants "Phasianus Soemmeringii " Large Lithograph, Framed
By John Gould
Located in Plainview, NY
A large print of John Gould of Pheasant ""Phasianus Soemmeringii " from his published book " Birds
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20th Century Naturalistic Animal Paintings

Materials

Lithograph

Guglielmo Ulrich for Valzania Art Deco King Bed 160cm Mattress Burl Wood Bedroom
By Valzania, Guglielmo Ulrich
Located in London, GB
in book-matching burl/bird eye maple wood and black ridged feet. This documented import of a King
Category

Vintage 1940s Italian Art Deco Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Wood, Burl

Antique Carved Limestone Statue of a Scholar
Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire
quality, the statue depicting a scholar dressed in robes and holding a book with a bird by their feet.
Category

Antique 19th Century English Neoclassical Statues

Materials

Limestone

Say s Marmot Squirrel /// John James Audubon Quadruped Natural History Animal
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
book entitled The Birds of America (1827–1839), is considered one of the finest ornithological works
Category

1850s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

Study for Mirage
By Robin Crofut-Brittingham
Located in Bozeman, MT
Illuminated Book of Birds, the first in a forthcoming series of nature books written and illustrated by the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Maple, Paper, Watercolor

A Flower that Withers when the Day Breaks
By Robin Crofut-Brittingham
Located in Bozeman, MT
Illuminated Book of Birds, the first in a forthcoming series of nature books written and illustrated by the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Maple, Paper, Watercolor

A Place on Earth (another utopia)
By Robin Crofut-Brittingham
Located in Bozeman, MT
Illuminated Book of Birds, the first in a forthcoming series of nature books written and illustrated by the
Category

2010s Contemporary Abstract Paintings

Materials

Maple, Paper, Watercolor

Four Antique Victorian Ornithological Prints by John Gould England, C.1875
By John Gould
Located in London, GB
Book of Birds, volume III London C.1875. A set of four lithograph prints of parrots, Lory bird and
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Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Prints

Materials

Paper

Renaissance Era Marble Figure Fragment
Located in Los Angeles, CA
remains of long, cascading tendrils of hair. There are remains of a bird and a book at her feet.
Category

17th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

Antique Novel, The Snow Ship, Percy St John, English, Fiction, Victorian, C.1880
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Naturalist's Book of Birds and Our Holiday: a Week in Paris. This edition of The Snow Ship also includes the
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Books

Materials

Paper

Forsyth Mushroom Pouf Ottoman in Josef Frank for Svenskt Tenn Gröna Fåglar Linen
Located in SAINT LOUIS, MO
from The Green Book of Birds while Josef Frank lived in New York from 1943-1945. Interested in a
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2010s American Ottomans and Poufs

Materials

Velvet

Lovely Japanese 19/20th c Scroll by Kitakami Seigy Nihonga Landscape Autumn
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
(flower-and-bird paintings) and landscapes. ■Paper book/Handpainted ■Condition:   There are some
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20th Century Paintings

Materials

Silk

A Pair of Watercolour Illustrations of a Donkey and Cow by Carton Moore Park
By Carton Moore-Park
Located in London, GB
of Animals (1899); A Book of Birds (1900); The Dog Book (1902); The King of the Beasts (1904); The
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Early 20th Century Realist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Watercolor

"Another Vanitas 2" - surrealist still life, objects, flowers, books, pattern
By Guy Robinson
Located in Atlanta, GA
, glove, vase, bird, plants, a book, and patterned rug fragment. Guy Robinson is inspired by the work of
Category

2010s Surrealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Linen, Oil

Antique Ladies Vanity Box, Italian, Olive Wood, Keepsake, Jewellery, Sorrento
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
, hand-painted birds adorn the lid Distinctive book motif with numbered spines to the fascia Sliding
Category

Early 20th Century Italian Edwardian Jewelry Boxes

Materials

Olive

Texas a Salute from Above Fehrenbach, T. R 1985
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
? : ? English Hardcover ? : ? 280 pages Binding: Hardcover large coffee table book. A birds-eye view of the
Category

Late 20th Century American Classical Books

Materials

Paper

Delphin Massier Vallauris Parrot Bamboo Large Double Vase, France, circa 1875
By Delphin Massier
Located in Philadelphia, PA
in free-standing figures of birds and florals. Book reference: Pg. 76 “Barbotines de la Cote d ‘Azur
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Aesthetic Movement Vases

Materials

Ceramic

Horse With Rising Sun Modern British Northern Art Japanese Aesthetic Watercolor
By Geoffrey Key
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Paintings (2008), Birds (2010). Signature Book (2011). In 2011 Key was filmed for a documentary about his
Category

Late 20th Century Abstract Impressionist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Horse Rider Modern British Northern Art Manchester Salford Original Watercolor
By Geoffrey Key
Located in Sutton Poyntz, Dorset
Paintings (2008), Birds (2010). Signature Book (2011). In 2011 Key was filmed for a documentary about his
Category

Late 20th Century Cubist Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Ink, Watercolor

Raven Reads the Lines: Chalk Drawing of Black Bird on Vintage Book Pages
Located in Hudson, NY
Raven Reads the Lines (Chalk Drawing of Black Bird on Vintage Book Pages) by Louise Laplante chalk
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2010s Contemporary Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Chalk

Vitruvian Woman (Figurative Chalk Drawing of a Female Silhouette Black Birds)
Located in Hudson, NY
vivid silhouette and flying birds are stenciled onto vintage book pages with black chalk. The background
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2010s Modern Figurative Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Chalk

Vintage 1967 John Greens Birds of Britain Portrait Photographs Book
Located in Seguin, TX
Birds of Britain by John D Green. Published by Macmillan, New York, 1967, 1st edition. The
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Vintage 1960s American Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Paper

Set of Three Bird Lithographs from an Old Reference Book
Located in Richmond, CA
Set of three bird lithograph from a bird reference book from England.
Category

20th Century Prints

Materials

Paper, Wood

"Wonders of The World" Belgian Book of Prints, Birds, Ethnographic, Insects
Located in Antwerp, BE
1950s Belgian collectors book of cards of various subjects. Insects, stars, native people, fish
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Mid-20th Century Belgian Prints

Materials

Paper

Beautiful Sepia Rhinoceros Water Color Painting With Birds on Book Canvass
By Arozarena De La Fuente
Located in Mexico City, MX
This beautiful water color painting gives a lot of life to any space. The detailed birds on the
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2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Charcoal, Varnish, Watercolor

Victorian Silver Book Link Chain and Locket with Birds, Animals, circa 1880
Located in Lancashire, Oldham
This fabulous and one-of-a-kind Victorian antique book link chain is beautifully adorned with rose
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Antique 1880s European Victorian Link Necklaces

Materials

Rose Gold, Yellow Gold, Silver

Black Forest Carved Book Rack, circa 1900
Located in Umberleigh, Devon
A gorgeous black forest carved sliding book rack with birds on tree branches to either end - birds
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Antique Early 1900s European Bookends

Antique Neoclassical Cast Iron Brass Insert, 20th Century
Located in London, GB
, including egg and dart beading and a central figure reading a book with a bird at their feet. Rough overall
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20th Century European Fireplaces and Mantels

Materials

Iron

Whippet
By Bryan Hanlon
Located in Hungerford, GB
throughout Europe and America and into Africa, which inspired his magnificent book ‘Birds and Beasts Africa
Category

2010s Contemporary Animal Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

From the Shore
By Bryan Hanlon
Located in Hungerford, GB
throughout Europe and America and into Africa, which inspired his magnificent book ‘Birds and Beasts Africa
Category

2010s Photorealist Still-life Paintings

Materials

Acrylic

Cuervo Y Sobrinos “Prominent” Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch
Located in Bradford, Ontario
Cuervo Y Sobrinos “Prominent” Stainless Steel Automatic Wristwatch with Humidor Box, Book and
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Antique 1880s Swiss Wrist Watches

Materials

Steel, Stainless Steel

Rosewood Miniature Bracket Clock by King, Lynn
By King Lynn
Located in Norwich, Norfolk
and pendulum stop, circa 1840 Clifford Bird’s informative book ‘Norfolk and Norwich clocks and
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Antique 1840s English Victorian Mantel Clocks

Materials

Rosewood

Dahl Jensen Porcelain Figurine, Siblings Reading Bird Book, Model Number 1327
Located in København, Copenhagen
Dahl Jensen porcelain figurine. Siblings reading bird book. Model number 1327. 1st factory quality
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Vintage 1920s Danish Art Deco Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Osprey Reprint from "The Great Bird Book" by Olof Rudbeck the Younger
Located in Spencertown, NY
Offset lithograph of Osprey, Plate 26 from "The Great Bird Book" by Olof Rudbeck the Younger
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Vintage 1980s Prints

Materials

Paper

Pair Frankart Parrot Bird Book Ends
Located in Westport, CT
Pair art deco Silver Finish Frankart co Parrot Book ends 1930's with gun metal bases
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Vintage 1930s American Art Deco Bookends

Materials

Metal

1870 set of four windsor "firehall" masonic armchairs
Located in Surrey, BC
and untouched . these chairs are documented in the Canadian Country Furniture by Micheal Bird book
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Antique 1850s Canadian Empire Windsor Chairs

Materials

Pine

Framed Havell Ed. Audubon Print Passenger Pigeon Columbia Migratoria Plate 62
By John James Audubon
Located in Savannah, GA
facsimile of a print from the greatest bird book ever printed, the Havell edition of American ornithologist
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Antique 1830s American American Classical Prints

Materials

Glass, Birdseye Maple, Paper

"Bird of Washington" Plate 11, Amsterdam Audubon Edition
By John James Audubon
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
finest possible limited edition facsimile of the greatest bird book ever printed: the Havell edition of
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Vintage 1970s Dutch Prints

Penny Bird (Figurative Chalk Drawing of Birds and Flora on Vintage Book Pages)
Located in Hudson, NY
silhouettes of flying birds flutter in place against a background of vintage book pages while holding a green
Category

2010s Modern Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Chalk

"Bird Cage Book Vase", Contemporary, Porcelain, Sculpture, Brass, Mixed Media
By Janice Jakielski
Located in St. Louis, MO
act as a whisper, flirtatiously demanding investigation.” - Artist Statement "Bird Cage Book Vase
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2010s Contemporary Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Brass

Audubon s Birds of America by George Dock Jr. Hardcover Collector Book
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
for his work in the book.He shot many specimen birds as well as transporting and maintaining supplies
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20th Century American Expressionist Books

Materials

Paper

Set of Eight Hand-Colored Bird Engravings by Francois Nicolas Martinet
By François Nicolas Martinet
Located in INTERLAKEN, NY
, provided all the bird illustrations. Great Bird Books says of this book that it is "Certainly the most
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Antique Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Prints

Materials

Linen, Walnut, Burl, Paper

Antique Book, Birds Of The British Isles, English, Ornithology Reference, C.1920
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique illustrated book of The Birds of the British Isles. An English, bound
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Early 20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Books

Materials

Leather, Paper

Rare Bird of Fashion The Irreverent Iris Apfel Book, Dust Jacket 2010 UK Edition
Located in Philadelphia, PA
"The Rare Bird of Fashion captures the unique style of fashion maverick Iris Apfel and her
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21st Century and Contemporary British International Style Books

Materials

Paper

Cardinal in Book Lined Study Interior with Pet Bird Large Oil Painting on Canvas
Located in Cirencester, Gloucestershire
The Favourite Bird by Hans Kratzer (1874-1927) signed lower corner oil painting on canvas, framed
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Early 20th Century Victorian Interior Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Oil

La Cage d un Fou (Figurative Chalk Drawing of Black Birds on Vintage Book Pages)
Located in Hudson, NY
La Cage d'un Fou (Figurative Chalk Drawing of Flying Black Birds on Vintage Book Pages) Artwork
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2010s Contemporary Animal Drawings and Watercolors

Materials

Paper, Chalk

Common Mocking Bird
By John James Audubon
Located in Saint Augustine, FL
illustrations that depicted the birds in their natural habitats. His major work, a color-plate book entitled The
Category

1840s Victorian Animal Prints

Materials

Watercolor, Lithograph

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Bird Book For Sale on 1stDibs

You are likely to find exactly the bird book you’re looking for on 1stDibs, as there is a broad range for sale. There are many Contemporary and Modern versions of these works for sale. Finding the perfect bird book may mean sifting through those created during different time periods — you can find an early version that dates to the 19th Century and a newer variation that were made as recently as the 21st Century. When looking for the right bird book for your space, you can search on 1stDibs by color — popular works were created in bold and neutral palettes with elements of beige, gray, black and brown. Creating a bird book has been a part of the legacy of many artists, but those crafted by Louise Laplante, Hunt Slonem, George Cruikshank, Arozarena De La Fuente and Frank Watkins are consistently popular. These artworks were handmade with extraordinary care, with artists most often working in paper, chalk and paint.

How Much is a Bird Book?

A bird book can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price for items in our inventory is $1,026, while the lowest priced sells for $23 and the highest can go for as much as $12,699.