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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. Excerpt from Histoire Naturelle Et Gà nà rale des Colibris, Oiseaux-Mouches, Jacamars Et Promerops. About the Publisher, Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works. This text has been digitally restored from a historical edition. Some errors may persist, however we consider it worth publishing due to the work's historical value. The digital edition of all books may be viewed on our website before purchase. print-on-demand item.

LeatherBound. Etat : New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1802 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 400 Audebert, J. B. (Jean Baptiste), 1759-1800,Vieillot, L. P. (Louis Pierre), 1748-1831, joint author.

LeatherBound. Etat : New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1802 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 406 Volume 1 (1802) Language: French.

LeatherBound. Etat : New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1802 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 444 Language: French.

LeatherBound. Etat : New. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1802 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. A perfect gift for your loved ones. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 468 Volume 2 (1802) Language: French.

-XIV, 164 Pages -70 Planches des Colibris, 6 Planches des Jacamars, 9 Planches des Promerops --- Jean Baptiste Audebert et Louis Jean Pierre Viellot: Oiseaux Dorà s ou a reflets mà talliques Volume 1: Histoire Naturelle et Gà nà rale des Colibris, Oiseaux-Mouches, Jacamars et Promerops Verlagsfrischer, bibliophil ausgestatteter Faksimile-Reprint:Gedruckt auf einem schönen alterungsbeständigen und säurefreien Werkdruckpapier, das den Originaleindruck am besten wiedergibt. Gebunden als robuste Bibliotheksversion in Ganzleinen mit Rückengoldprägung. Bibliophil ausgestattet mit rundem Rücken und Lesebändchen. Ein dem Stil der Zeit entsprechender Umschlag wurde auf dem Vorderdeckel aufgezogen. --- 44,3 x 30,5 cm.

-IV, 168 Pages -89 Planches des Oiseaux Grimpéreaux, 16 Planches des Oiseaux de Paradis --- Jean Baptiste Audebert et Louis Jean Pierre Viellot: Oiseaux Dorà s ou a reflets mà talliques Volume 2: Histoire Naturelle et Gà nà rale des Grimpà reaux et des Oiseaux de ParadisVerlagsfrischer, bibliophil ausgestatteter Faksimile-Reprint:Gedruckt auf einem schönen alterungsbeständigen und säurefreien Werkdruckpapier, das den Originaleindruck am besten wiedergibt. Gebunden als robuste Bibliotheksversion in Ganzleinen mit Rückengoldprägung. Bibliophil ausgestattet mit rundem Rücken und Lesebändchen. Ein dem Stil der Zeit entsprechender Umschlag wurde auf dem Vorderdeckel aufgezogen. --- 44,3 x 30,5 cm.

Etat : Wie neu. 332 pages 185 planches en 2 tomes neu / Modernes Schriftbild / Volume 1: Histoire Naturelle et Générale des Colibris, Oiseaux-Mouches, Jacamars et Promerops Volume 2: Histoire Naturelle et Générale des Grimpéreaux et des Oiseaux de Paradis / Tome 1: XIV, 164 Pages 70 Planches des Colibris, 6 Planches des Jacamars, 9 Planches des Promerops Tome 2: IV, 168 Pages 89 Planches des Oiseaux Grimpéreaux, 16 Planches des Oiseaux de Paradis Sprache: Französisch Gewicht in Gramm: 5105 44,3 x 30,5 cm, gebundene Ausgabe Faksimile-Reprint der Ausgabe 1802 Paris, Chez Desray, Libraire.

-Tome 1: XIV, 164 Pages 70 Planches des Colibris, 6 Planches des Jacamars, 9 Planches des Promerops -Tome 2: IV, 168 Pages 89 Planches des Oiseaux Grimpéreaux, 16 Planches des Oiseaux de Paradis --- Jean Baptiste Audebert et Louis Jean Pierre Viellot: Oiseaux Dorà s ou a reflets mà talliques Volume 1: Histoire Naturelle et Gà nà rale des Colibris, Oiseaux-Mouches, Jacamars et Promerops Volume 2: Histoire Naturelle et Gà nà rale des Grimpà reaux et des Oiseaux de ParadisVerlagsfrischer, bibliophil ausgestatteter Faksimile-Reprint:Gedruckt auf einem schönen alterungsbeständigen und säurefreien Werkdruckpapier, das den Originaleindruck am besten wiedergibt. Gebunden als robuste Bibliotheksversion in Ganzleinen mit Rückengoldprägung. Bibliophil ausgestattet mit rundem Rücken und Lesebändchen. Ein dem Stil der Zeit entsprechender Umschlag wurde auf dem Vorderdeckel aufgezogen. --- 44,3 x 30,5 cm.

Sammler-Edition:Volume 1:-XIV, Page 1 - 128 Colibris-Page 1 - 8 Jacamars-Page  1 - 22 Promerops-Page  23 - 28 Table Générale des Matières-Planches 1- 70 Colibris-Planches 1- 6 Jacamars-Planches 1- 9 PromeropsVolume 2:-IV, Page 1- 128 Oiseaux Grimpéreaux-Page 1 - 34 Oiseaux de Paradis-Page 35 - 40 Table des Matières-Planches 1 - 89 Oiseaux Grimpéreaux-Planches 1 - 16 Oiseaux de Paradis --- Audebert,Jean Baptiste & Viellot,Louis Jean Pierre:Oiseaux Dorés ou a reflets métalliquesVolume 1:Histoire Naturelle et Générale des ColibrisOiseaux-MouchesJacamars et PromeropsVolume 2:Histoire Naturelle et Générale des Grimpéreaux et des Oiseaux de Paradis     Einzelstück in der Sammlerversion wie abgebildet.Verlagsfrischer, bibliophil ausgestatteter Faksimile-Reprint.Gedruckt auf einem schönen alterungsbeständigen und säurefreien Werkdruckpapier, das den Originaleindruck am besten wiedergibt.Hier vorliegend die Sammleredition in Leinen mit einem Rückenschild, Vignette auf dem Vorderdeckel , Lesebändchen und abgerundeten Ecken   --- 44,3 x 30,5 cm.

2 volumes. 4to., (13 4/8 x 10 inches). Half-titles and sectional titles, list of subscribers. 189 fine etched plates printed in colour by Langlois, finished by hand, and HEIGHTENED IN GOLD, including 6 large folding plates (some heavy spotting and staining). 19th-century half brown morocco, marbled paper boards, gilt, top edges gilt, others uncut (worn with minor loss at the extremities). First edition, limited issue, one of 100 quarto sets printed on papier velin with the captions printed in black, of a total edition of 313, which included 200 folio sets with the plate captions printed in gold, 12 folio sets with the plate captions and the text printed in gold, one set printed in gold on vellum. The work was issued in 32 parts over 26 months and is divided into 10 sections Anker records that the magnificent plates, which are heightened with gold, that the 'colours of the birds and their handsome appearance have evidently been the cause of their selection for inclusion in the book. The plates with the bird portraits are in beautiful colours; in this respect they are among the best colour prints found in ornithology'. The plates were etched by Audebert from his own designs and those of 'les plus belles peintres de Paris et de Londres'; Louis Bouquet assisted with the colouring and Langlois with the printing in oil-colours, and the whole process used in the printing of the plates was invented by Audebert. All the colours were printed from a single plate, and oil paint was substituted for the more common gouache. Originally a miniature painter, Audubert became interested in natural history after meeting Gigot-d'Orex in 1789, a wealthy collector of specimens, who employed him to paint some of them. Tragically Audebert died at the young age of 41, and this is the last book he completed before his death. The text is largely by Vieillot who continued the work using Audebert's notes after the latter's death in 1800. Anker 14; Fine Bird Books p.73; Nissen IVB 47; Ronsil 103; Wood pp. 206-207; Zimmer pp. 17-18. (6.4F.20 I).

2 volumes, 4to (13 1/2 x 9 3/4 in.; 36.8 x 24.8 cm). Half-titles with general title of the work, title-pages with volume titles, publisher's forward, list of subscribers and notice to the binder, 190 fine color-printed engraved plates (one folding, 5 double-page), many heightened in gold, by and after Audebert, and printed by Langlois; marginal foxing and staining to text and plates, severest on end leaves and verso of plates, fore-edges of Birds of Paradise plates dampstained. Later quarter green morocco , marbled paper boards, gilt; a bit scuffed. "ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL BOOKS OF ITS ERA" (Fine Bird Books). FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, ONE OF 100 QUARTO SETS PRINTED ON PAPIER VELIN with the captions printed in black, from a total edition of 313, which included 200 folio sets with the plate captions printed in gold, 12 folio sets with the plate captions and the text printed in gold, and one set printed in gold on vellum. The work was issued in 32 parts over 26 months and is divided into 10 sections. Illustrating the extraordinary beauty of the most spectacular species of hummingbirds, jacamars and birds of paradise. Audebert's ambitious color-printing process, first employed in his "Histoire naturelle des singes et des makis" (1799-1800), is used again with stunning results for Oiseaux dorés. Even the gold was applied mechanically to the plumage of the iridescent birds, creating a shimmering effect "like medieval illuminations" (Buchanan). Anker says of the magnificent plates, which are heightened with gold, that the "colours of the birds and their handsome appearance have evidently been the cause of their selection for inclusion in the book. The plates with the bird portraits are in beautiful colours; in this respect they are among the best colour prints found in ornithology." The plates were etched by Audebert from his own designs and those of "les plus belles peintres de Paris et de Londres." Louis Bouquet assisted with the coloring and Langlois with the printing in oil-colors, and the whole process used in the printing of the plates was invented by Audebert. All the colors were printed from a single plate, and oil paint was substituted for the more common gouache. Originally a miniature painter, Audubert became interested in natural history after meeting Gigot-d'Orex in 1789, a wealthy collector of specimens, who employed him to paint some of them. Tragically Audebert died at the young age of 41, and this is the last book he completed before his death. The text is largely by Vieillot who continued the work using Audebert's notes after the latter's death in 1800. (6.4F.20 I) REFERENCES: Nissen, IVB 47; CF. Anker 14; Buchanan, Nature into Art 105; Fine Bird Books 56; Ronsil 103 PROVENANCE: Gift inscription to "Thomas A. Powys on his birthday March 18./60. with the best wishes of his very affecte J.N. & G.C. Fazakerley"; Charles W. Traylen, (his invoice dated 3rd August, 1950, sold to; W.H. Phelps, Esq, Jr.); Sotheby's, 26 June 1998, lot 554 (6.4F.20 I).

2 volumes, folio (20 3/8 x 13 1/4 in.; 51.8 x 33.7 cm). Half-titles and sectional titles, list of subscribers, 190 fine etched plates printed in color by Langlois, finished by hand and HEIGHTENED IN GOLD, including one double-page and 26 bis of the "Grimperaux," all with CAPTIONS PRINTED IN GOLD; lightly spotted throughout. Contemporary diced russia, the smooths spines decorated in compartments with fine gilt tools, by Henry Walther, with his customary binder's ticket "Bound by H. Walther" on the verso of the front free endpaper of volume one, edges gilt; front cover of first volume detached. FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, ONE OF 200 FOLIO SETS WITH THE PLATE CAPTIONS PRINTED IN GOLD from a total edition of 313 (12 folio sets were printed with the plate captions and the text in gold, and one set printed in gold on vellum). The work was issued in 32 parts over 26 months and is divided into ten sections, illustrating the extraordinary beauty of the most spectacular species of hummingbirds, jacamars and birds of paradise. Anker says of the magnificent plates, which are heightened with gold, that the "colours of the birds and their handsome appearance have evidently been the cause of their selection for inclusion in the book. The plates with the bird portraits are in beautiful colours; in this respect they are among the best colour prints found in ornithology." The plates were etched by Audebert from his own designs and those of "les plus belles peintres de Paris et de Londres." Louis Bouquet assisted with the coloring and Langlois with the printing in oil-colors. The whole process used in the printing of the plates was invented by Audebert. All the colors were printed from a single plate, and oil paint was substituted for the more common gouache. Originally a miniature painter, Audebert became interested in natural history after meeting Gigot-d'Orex in 1789, a wealthy collector of specimens, who employed him to paint some of them. Tragically Audebert died at the young age of 41, and this is the last book he completed before his death. The text is largely by Vieillot who continued the work using Audebert's notes after the latter's death in 1800. (6.4F.20H) REFERENCES: Anker 14; Fine Bird Books, p.73; Nissen, IVB 47; Ronsil 103; Wood p. 206; Zimmer p. 17 PROVENANCE: Neat contemporary shelf marks on the versos of the front free endpapers.

Oiseaux dorés ou à reflets métalliques. Vol. I. Histoire naturelle et générales des oiseaux-mouches, jacamars, et promerops. Vol. II. Histoire naturelle et générales des grimpereaux et des oiseaux de paradis. Paris: Crapelet for Desray, An XI [?1800-] 1802 2 volumes, folio (19 3/4 x 13 in.; 50.2 X 33 cm). Half-titles and sectional titles, list of subscribers, 190 fine etched plates printed in color by Langlois, finished by hand and HEIGHTENED IN GOLD, including one double-page and 26 bis of the "Grimperaux," all with CAPTIONS PRINTED IN GOLD; lightly spotted throughout. Rebound in calf with contemporary French olive calf covers and spines laid down, the original covers panelled gilt with an acanthus leaf roll tool, smooth spines lettered gilt and decorated with bird tools, marbled endpapers, gilt dentelles, edges gilt; lower cover of volume II extensively restored, some covers scuffed and scratched. FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, ONE OF 200 FOLIO SETS WITH THE PLATE CAPTIONS PRINTED IN GOLD from a total edition of 313 (12 folio sets were printed with the plate captions and the text in gold, and one set printed in gold on vellum). The work was issued in 32 parts over 26 months and is divided into ten sections, illustrating the extraordinary beauty of the most spectacular species of hummingbirds, jacamars and birds of paradise. Anker says of the magnificent plates, which are heightened with gold, that the "colours of the birds and their handsome appearance have evidently been the cause of their selection for inclusion in the book. The plates with the bird portraits are in beautiful colours; in this respect they are among the best colour prints found in ornithology." The plates were etched by Audebert from his own designs and those of "les plus belles peintres de Paris et de Londres." Louis Bouquet assisted with the coloring and Langlois with the printing in oil-colors. The whole process used in the printing of the plates was invented by Audebert. All the colors were printed from a single plate, and oil paint was substituted for the more common gouache. Originally a miniature painter, Audebert became interested in natural history after meeting Gigot-d'Orex in 1789, a wealthy collector of specimens, who employed him to paint some of them. Tragically Audebert died at the young age of 41, and this is the last book he completed before his death. The text is largely by Vieillot who continued the work using Audebert's notes after the latter's death in 1800. FROM THE DISTINGUISHED LIBRARY OF MARIA CRISTINA, QUEEN OF SPAIN as the second wife of King Alfonso XII. Her son, Alfonso XIII was born after his father's death, and so Maria Cristina was regent until he reached his majority in 1902. The Royal Library of Spain then became known by "LL AA RR" [Leurs Altesses Royales], Les Princes d'Espagne. (6.4F.21G) REFERENCES: Anker 14; Fine Bird Books, p.73; Nissen, IVB 47; Ronsil 103; Wood p. 206; Zimmer p. 17 PROVENANCE: Queen Maria Christina of Spain (1858-1929, engraved armorial bookplate on front pastedowns), and the Princes of Spain (engraved armorial bookplate on front paste-downs; with the ink library stamps of the three surviving sons of Charles IV of Spain: Fernando (later) VII, Carlos (later the pretender), and Antonio, on the verso of the title-page; their sale 20 June 2000, lot 128).

2 volumes, folio (21 1/4 x 14 1/2 in.; 54 x 36.8 cm). Half-titles and sectional titles, list of subscribers, 190 fine etched plates printed in color by Langlois, finished by hand and HEIGHTENED IN GOLD, including one double-page and 26 bis of the "Grimperaux," all with CAPTIONS PRINTED IN GOLD; lightly spotted throughout. Contemporary French half red morocco gilt, pink paper boards. FIRST EDITION, LIMITED ISSUE, ONE OF 200 FOLIO SETS WITH THE PLATE CAPTIONS PRINTED IN GOLD from a total edition of 313 (12 folio sets were printed with the plate captions and the text in gold, and one set printed in gold on vellum). A BRIGHT AND ATTRACTIVE COPY WITH EXCEPTIONAL COLORING. The work was issued in 32 parts over 26 months and is divided into ten sections, illustrating the extraordinary beauty of the most spectacular species of hummingbirds, jacamars and birds of paradise. Anker says of the magnificent plates, which are heightened with gold, that the "colours of the birds and their handsome appearance have evidently been the cause of their selection for inclusion in the book. The plates with the bird portraits are in beautiful colours; in this respect they are among the best colour prints found in ornithology." The plates were etched by Audebert from his own designs and those of "les plus belles peintres de Paris et de Londres." Louis Bouquet assisted with the coloring and Langlois with the printing in oil-colors. The whole process used in the printing of the plates was invented by Audebert. All the colors were printed from a single plate, and oil paint was substituted for the more common gouache. Originally a miniature painter, Audebert became interested in natural history after meeting Gigot-d'Orex in 1789, a wealthy collector of specimens, who employed him to paint some of them. Tragically Audebert died at the young age of 41, and this is the last book he completed before his death. The text is largely by Vieillot who continued the work using Audebert's notes after the latter's death in 1800. (6.4F.20G) REFERENCES: Anker 14; Fine Bird Books, p.73; Nissen, IVB 47; Ronsil 103; Wood p. 206; Zimmer p. 17.

Couverture rigide. Etat : Très bon. Paris, Desray, 1802.5 parties réunies en 2 grands volumes in-folio de : I/ (2) ff., x pp., 128, 70 planches numérotées à pleine page, 8 pp., 6 planches numérotées à pleine page, 28 pp., 9 planches numérotées à pleine page ; II/ (2) ff., 128 pp., 89 planches numérotées à pleine page (numérotées 88 car il y a une 26 bis), 40 pp., 16 planches numérotées à pleine page dont une sur double page (n°14). Soit au total 190 planches.Qs. légères piqûres sans gravité. Demi-chagrin rouge à coins, dos à nerfs ornés. Reliure de l'époque.505 x 333 mm. --- Edition originale ornée de 190 estampes gravées sur cuivre d'après les dessins de Jean-Baptiste Audebert, imprimées en couleurs et rehaussées à l'or pur selon une méthode originale mise au point par Audebert.Fine Bird Books p. 56 ; Nissen IVB, 47; Ronsil 103; Wood, p. 206; Zimmer, p. 17; Sander, Illustrierten franz ö sischen Bücher des 18. Jahrhunderts, 58 ; Balis 52 ; Buchanan, Nature into Art 105 ; Copenhagen / Anker 14 ; Cottrell 19 ; Ellis/Mengel 93 ; McGilI/Wood 206.Publié en 32 livraisons sur 26 mois, le tirage fut limité à 312 exemplaires : 200 légendés en or, 100 exemplaires in-4 légendés en noir et 12 exemplaires avec le texte entièrement imprimé à l'or.L'un des très précieux 200 exemplaires de luxe tirés au format grand in-folio avec les légendes imprimées en or.Jean-Baptiste Audebert (1759-1800) mourut au cours de la publication de cette ?uvre qui fut poursuivie par Louis-Pierre Vieillot (1748-1831).Il s'agit de l'une des plus importantes publications ornithologiques du XIXe siècle.L'illustration comprend 190 planches hors texte dessinées par Audebert, gravées sur cuivre par Louis Bouquet et imprimées en couleurs par Langlois, l'un des meilleurs imprimeurs en taille-douce de l'époque. Soixante-huit nouvelles espèces y sont décrites pour la première fois avec une extrême précision, "particulièrement de la Nouvelle Hollande". Audebert avait en effet sol /// Paris, Desray, 1802.5 parts in 2 large folio volumes [505 x 333 mm] of: I/ (2) ll., x pp., 128, 70 numbered full-page plates, 8 pp., 6 numbered full-page plates, 28 pp., 9 numbered full-page plates ; II/ (2) ll., 128 pp., 89 numbered full-page plates (numbered 88 since there is a 26 bis), 40 pp., 16 numbered full-page plates including one on double-page (n°14). Thus a total of 190 plates. Some very light spotting. Half red shagreen, ribbed and decorated spine. Contemporary binding. --- First edition illustrated with 190 copper plates after drawings by Jean-Baptiste Audebert, printed in colour and enhanced with pure gold according to an original method developed by Audebert.Fine Bird Books p. 56 ; Nissen IVB, 47; Ronsil 103; Wood, p. 206; Zimmer, p. 17; Sander, Illustrierten franz ö sischen Bücher des 18. Jahrhunderts, 58 ; Balis 52 ; Buchanan, Nature into Art 105 ; Copenhagen / Anker 14 ; Cottrell 19 ; Ellis/Mengel 93 ; McGilI/Wood 206.Published in 32 issues over 26 months, the print run was limited to 312 copies only: 200 with gold captions, 100 4to copies with black captions and 12 copies with the text entirely printed in gold.One of the very precious 200 deluxe copies printed in large folio format with the captions printed in gold.Jean-Baptiste Audebert (1759-1800) died during the publication of this work which was followed by Louis-Pierre Vieillot (1748-1831).This is one of the most important ornithological publications of the 19th century.The illustration includes 190 plates out of the text drawn by Audebert, engraved on copper by Louis Bouquet and printed in colour by Langlois, one of the best intaglio printers of the time. Sixty-eight new species are described for the first time with extreme precision, "particularly from New Holland". Audebert had indeed solicited foreign collectors and firms in order to offer the most complete work possible. Having improved the printing and colouring process, Audebert had also called upon the greatest artists of h.