British Timber Trees: Their Rearing and Subsequent Management , in Woods, Groves, & Plantations. Including Remarks on Soil and Situation, the General Improvement of Landed Estates and Mountainous Districts; with Directions for the Measurement and Valuation of Standing Timber.

A first edition of Blenkarn's study of trees and timber with illustrations and in quarter calf binding. First edition, in quarter calf binding with cloth boards, ofBritish Timber Trees, a dendrological study by John Blenkarn.The intentions of the book are to engage those interested in the raising, management and value of British timber. Contents include a list of trees treated of in the work in alphabetical arrangement, the thinning and pruning of woods, and on the measurement and valuation of standing timber.John Blenkarn was an agricultural engineer and surveyor.Dedicated to the Duke of Newcastle with a letter of gratitude.Includes illustrations within the text throughout. In quarter leather binding with cloth boards. Externally, smart. Some bumping to the head and tail of the spine resulting in some wear. There is minor bumping to the extremities. Front hinge is starting but firm. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with occasional spotting. Good.