Lot 440
Pontey, William. The Forest pruner. Published in London, 1805, by T. Smart. Professionally rebound in green-cloth binding with gold-stamped tile-spine, 9" x 5¾", 270 pages plus extended index and advertisements. Light page toning. An extensive treatise on the management of British timber trees, including an explanation of general diseases and defects. Includs an examination of the properties of English fir timber and the management of oak woods, with eight explanatory plates. An excellent early arborist's reference.
Estimated Value $150 - 175.
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