The Art of Bird Illustration by Maureen Lambourne Hardback 1990 Wellfleet Press

"The Art of Bird Illustration" by Maureen Lambourne is a beautifully illustrated book that takes readers on a journey through the history of bird illustration, from ancient Egyptian art to modern day work. The book features the work of classic illustrators like John James Audubon, Thomas Bewick, and Edward Lear, and explains their contributions to both art and ornithology.
In her book The Art of Bird Illustration, Maureen Lambourne details several historical and classic printing techniques used to reproduce bird artwork. These methods include:
Woodcut and Wood Engraving: Mentioned in relation to early works and the detailed natural history studies of artists like Thomas Bewick.
Etching: Often combined with other methods, such as hand-coloring, to create detailed scientific plates.
Engraving: A primary method for early high-quality scientific ornithology books.

Some marks and spots on the dust jacket. Some wear on the bottom of the binding see photos