Tree plantations.- Langley (Batty) A Sure Method of Improving Estates, by Plantations of Oak, Elm, Ash, Beech, and Other Timber-trees, Coppice-Woods, &c., first edition, issue with pp.viii-xx incorrectly numbered, title printed in red and black, engraved folding plate, woodcut head- and tail-pieces and decorative initials, plate light browned, occasional spotting, but generally crisp and clean internally, contemporary calf, gilt, spine in compartments, lacking label, upper cover detached, spine ends little worn, corners worn, rubbed and marked, [Fussell I, p.27; Goldsmiths' 6587; Henrey 929; Hunt 473], 8vo, Printed for Francis Clay & Daniel Browne, 1728. *** First edition of Langley's work on the economical planting and raising of different trees for timber, thereby avoiding inevitable deforestation. Langley (1696-1751) was an English landscape gardener and architect. Provenance: Lord John Somers (engraved armorial bookplate to front pastedown).