The Forest Pruner: or Timber Owner's Assistant...

The Forest Pruner: or Timber Owner's Assistant: Being a treatise on the training or management of British Timber Trees; whether intended for use, ornament or shelter: Including and explanation of the causes of their general diseases and defects, with the means of prevention and remedies where practicable. Also, an examination of the properties of English Fir Timber; with remarks on the defects of the old and the outlines of a new system for the management of Oak woods.

Bound in half leather with patterned boards. 8vo, 277pp + 3p ads at rear. With 8 engraved plates, including frontis, 2 folding and 4 with hand coloring. Very Good with mild rubbing, a small chip at the crown of the spine, and slight swelling to volume; contents clean and unmarked. A handsome copy with terrific illustrations.