AUDUBON, John James: The Original Water-Color Paintings by John James Audubon for the Birds of America; New York: American Heritage Publishing Co., Inc., 1966. Introduction by Marshall B. Davidson. Published in two volumes this large set reproduces in folio format all 431 surviving paintings that were the basis of the 435 plates of the Havell Edition. Paintings are arranged "to present the most pleasurable visual sequence" and to accommodate the needs of two-page and foldout reproductions. This makes it difficult to compare the paintings side-by-side with reproductions of the plates. Fortunately, the commentary accompanying each plate lists the corresponding Havell plate number. It also describes the differences between the paintings and the engravings, and points out interesting features of each painting. A valuable and interesting reference that provides insight into Audubon's working method and his collaboration with Havell.