John James Audubon - The Birds of America Published by The Macmillan Company. 1946 500 full-page colour plates with a description of each bird. All the plates are bright and clean. Written by naturalist John James Audubon, the Birds of America is one of the most prized and collected books of all time. In addition to the stunning colors and detail in Audubon's work, it is noteworthy also because of its ambitious scope: to paint every bird in North America. Six of the birds painted have become extinct since its publication. The Birds of America is truly the height of illustrated ornithological books or any illustrated book for that matter. With an introduction and descriptive text by William Vogt. Hardcover. Good condition. Interior is clean, no foxing, binding remain in good condition, page discoloured Cover and gilt on front and spine, cover & corner edge rub. 430 pages, dimension: 32.0 x 24.0 cm. Photos supplement descriptions. "Please View & Used the photos for Part of Description & Further Condition Details"!!! Ship tracked & Insured.