Visit this link to my shop to see my other old books, antiques and vintage treasures for sale redriverantiques. Ashbrook vg 1931 sc edition 78820 2 the green book of birds of america by frank g. The birds and byebye birdie as we mentioned last week, fifty years ago the second vatican council was between sessions, so there was not much news coming from rome. The northwestern crow lives along the coastal strip of the northeast pacific from alaska to northwestern washington. Get the best deals on us birds stamp collections and lots when you shop the largest online selection at. Very good shape with some wear to the covers and spine edges, pages are in great shape. Birds of america, set of 3 1931 vintage bird guides these three vintage bird guides, the red, blue, and green birds of america, were written by paul ashbrook and published in 1931 by whitman. In order to navigate out of this carousel please use your heading shortcut key to navigate to the next or previous heading. No matter where you livein the country, city, a highrise or housethis handy. We have a collection of more than 10,000 scarce and.
The book has some 360 pages with very good illustrations and information about each individual bird. Published 1962 by rowman and littlefield in new york. This book features blue jay, lark, oriole, snowbird, grackle, finch, sparrow, grosbeak, blackbird, bunting, etc. It provides information on all the birds listed on the aba bird list.
In honouring so humble an object as this finch with the name of bachman, my aim is to testify the high regard in which i hold that learned and most estimable individual, to whose friendship i owe more than i can express on this occasion. The project was overseen by the american ornithologists union in. The sibley field guide to birds of eastern north america. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. Despite its age published in 1931, it remains useful and charming. This is a pocket size paperback book, one of three in a series, which covers mostly perching birds and other woodlands birds. The birds of america from drawings made in the united states and their territories 8 volume set with 500 original hand colored plates. Clearing of forest along the coast and rivers has led to an expansion of its historic range, and its adaptable nature has made it a common feature of the urban landscape.
Pocket birds of north america, western region american museum of natural history dorling kindersley. The green book includes certain perching birds, such as tanagers, swallows, waxwings, warblers, wrens, etc. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. A pair of charming little guides to common american birds, in which species are described. The encyclopedia of north american birds describes and illustrates over 1,000 birds, from the trumpeter swan to the bald eagle. The red book covers waterfowl, sandpipers and raptors such as hawks and owls. Buy a cheap copy of the encyclopedia of north american. Worlds most expensive book, birds of america, set to. The green book accompanies the red and blue to form the complete set, divided up by groups of families. Details a description of sixteen new species of north. A description of sixteen new species of north american birds, described in the annals of the new york lyceum of natural history.
Song and garden birds of north america by alexander. The illustrated encyclopedia of north american birds. The green book of birds of america, and the blue book of. It was printed by macmillan company in 1946 and it is a fifth edition. Island lower margined marked marshes middle migrates neck nest north america northern northward notes numbers ochraceousbuff olivegreen pale patch plumage preceding primaries rare resembles rest rufous rump season sept sides similar sing sing. This is a handy little book, and the least expensive of all the popular general field guides. The blue book of birds of america by ashbrook, frank g. With over 5,000 color photographs, this encyclopedia is for every birder from the novice to the. It covers all the birds of north america in one volume, which is small enough to fit into a pocket. Birds of america, set of 3 1931 vintage bird guides flickr. Birds of america by john james audubon 1946 hb the birds of america is an intriging book by author, john james audubon. Media in category the birds of north america 1903 book the following 120 files are in this category, out. Buy the sibley field guide to birds of eastern north america 1 by sibley, david allen isbn. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel.
The smi thsonians birds ofnorth america, written by fred j alsop ii, is one of those books. The blue book of birds of america by frank g ashbrook 1931. Media in category books about birds of north america the following 200 files are in this category, out of 434 total. Is this book rare, birds of america published in 1936. Ashbrook and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. This book mesures 5 18 x 3 14 and features 95 pages with color illustrations and descriptions of numerous birds. Gilbert, editor and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Welcome to old childrens books, selling childrens literature and picture books online since 1994. Here, in 1928, almost 100 years after the publication of audubons birds of america, brasher finished his paintings, which he considered the completion of the. This is one of our winter visitants from the north, which, along with many others, makes its appearance in louisiana about the beginning of november, to remain a few months, and again, when spring returns, fly off, to seek in higher latitudes a place in which to nestle and rear its young. These guides include color illustrations by paul moller and descriptions of the birds appearance, habitat, habits, range, etc. This one covers a selection of the orders of perching birds including tanagers, swallows. Fifty years of bird sound publication in north america.
All about song and garden birds of north america by alexander wetmore. There is a complete book by the above title, which has onepage life histories of the 922 species of birds the cover says more than 930 that had been recorded in north. A 1931 book titled the blue book of birds of america by frank g ashbrook, illustrations by paul moller. National geographic backyard guide to the birds of north. Vintage 1931 book the blue book birds of america by frank. Click to read more about song and garden birds of north america by alexander wetmore. Find the blue book of birds of america by ashbrook, frank g at biblio.
The book called the complete birds of north america, is a book recommended to be part of any birders library. Bachmans finch john james audubons birds of america. Hundreds of fullcolor paintings by worldrenowned nature artists are coupled with lively, informative commentary. Essential for the millions of americans who watch and feed birds in their backyardswhether experienced birders or new birding enthusiastsfrom the experts at national geographic and coauthor of the popular and perennial best seller field guide to the birds of north america. Ashbrook illustrated by paul moller whitman publishing, racine 1941 reprint of 1931 1st edition hardcover. A synopsis of the birds of north america biodiversity. The birds of north america 1903 book from wikimedia commons, the free media repository. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers.
Johnson reprint corporation and theatrum orbis terrarum, 197172. Book of north american birds by readers digest creator. The introduction to brewers blackbird is what sold me. Warblers, chickadees, kinglets, nuthatches, tanagers, thrushes, waxwings, vireos, etc. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. The history of north american bird names download book. If you are generating a pdf of a journal article or book chapter, please feel free to enter the. By continuing to use this site you consent to the use of cookies on your device as described in our cookie policy unless you have disabled them. The brewers blackbird is the handsomest of all the blackbird race, but its love song is a rather ludicrous attempt. It was first published as a series of 716 printed booklets, prepared by 863 authors, and made available as the booklets were completed from 1992 through 2003. Northwestern crow introduction birds of north america. Birds of north america we think that this book ranks very well for amateur birders. These are old paperback field guides and the bindings need repaired. Bird books north american birds birds of north america.
The introduction offers information about using the book an explanation of how birds are grouped a discussion of migratory ranges tips on. The birds of america from drawings made in the united states and their territories. This book covers all the native and vagrant species of birds seen on the north american continent. Vintage 1931 book, the green book of birds of america.
A copy of the worlds most expensive book, john james audubons 19thcentury masterpiece birds of america, is set for auction later this month and is. The birds of america from drawings made in the united. For ease of comparison, there are many species of birds on a web page. Birds of north america is a comprehensive encyclopedia of bird species in the united states and canada, with substantial articles about each species. Currently this section contains no detailed description for the page, will update this page soon. The encyclopedia of north american birds thriftbooks.
The green book of birds of america, and the blue book of birds of america hardcover 1931 by frank g. Little is known about how landbirds use urban habitats as migratory stopovers despite increasing urbanization in north america and the importance of the migratory period to. Painting of xxxxx xxxxx audubon inside page from the painting by f. Birds of north america about wild birds and birding. This website is designed to serve as an online bird book. No dust jacket as issued, moderate wear, scuffing to blue. The blue book of birds of america by frank g ashbrook 1931 hardcover.
The birds of north america are an endless source of delight to anyone who enjoys nature, and this volume collects over 570 of these remarkable speciesevery major north american speciesin all their beauty. Is this book rare, birds of america published in 1936 answered by a verified antique expert we use cookies to give you the best possible experience on our website. New listing vintage mixed lot of postage stamps transportation cardinal birds omnibus wagon. Birds of america john james audubon bauman rare books. The biodiversity heritage library works collaboratively to make biodiversity literature openly available to the world as part of a global biodiversity community. The green book of birds of america by ashbrook, frank g. Birds of america by gilbert pearson, first edition abebooks.