1801 SILVA: DISCOURSE OF FOREST TREES 2 VOLUMES ILLUSTRATED antique in ENGLISH

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Silva; or, A discourse of forest-trees, and the propagation of timber in His Majesty's dominions;
as it was delivered in the Royal society, on the 15th of October 1662, upon occasion of certain queries propounded to that illustrious assembly, by the hon. the principal officers and commissioners of the Navy.
Together with an historical account of the sacredness and use of standing groves.
To which is added the Terra: a philosophical discource of earth.
By John Evelyn
With notes , By A.Hunter
3 parts in 2 volumes.
York; 1801
Size 9.5 by 12"
With engraved portrait and numerous copper plates
Hard bound
Worn bindings, all covers detached.
Very good interior
The copper plates mostly show branches with flowers and fruits.
Text in English

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1801 SILVA: DISCOURSE OF FOREST TREES 2 VOLUMES ILLUSTRATED antique in ENGLISH

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