[AIKEN, John (1747-1822)]. The Woodland Companion: or a Brief Description of British Trees. With Some Account of Their Uses. Illustrated by Plates.
“The Oak stands at the head of the British-timber trees as well on account of its utility, as of the grandeur and majesty of its figure, it arrives at a bulk equal if not superior to that of any other tree of the forest”.
28 double paged plates.
Interior: Occasional scattered foxing and spotting, some creasing to plates, general internal wear. Spine has been re-backed making binding tight and the book challenging to fully open. No half title.
Exterior: Contemporary hand calf, spine and joints repaired, an old varnish/glue residue to spine, general wear to calf and boards.
8vo. London; J. Johnson, 1802
PROVENANCE: “Fletcher- Park Hill- Liverpool” (inscription in an old hand to front endpaper).
Trees discussed include: Oak, Hazel, Elm, Black Poplar, Asp, Scotch Fir, Box, Holly, Hawthorn, Lime
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