Trees: A Woodland Notebook

Sir Herbert Maxwell

Published by James Maclehose and Sons, Glasgow, 1915

About this Item

A wonderful example of the signed limited edition edition de luxe of Sir Herbert Maxwell's beautifully illustrated study of the trees of Britain and the world. No. 91 of 275 limited edition copies printed on handmade paper, initialled by the author.The edition de luxe, in the publisher's original quarter crushed morocco binding.Illustrated with fifty-seven tipped in plates, many of which are in colour. Collated, complete.The work of Scottish novelist, essayist, artist, antiquarian, horticulturalist and prominent salmon angler Sir Herbert Eustace Maxwell, 7th Baronet, who in this work presents his detailed observations on various British and exotic trees. In the publisher's original quarter crushed morocco binding, with cloth covered boards. A touch of rubbing to front joint head, with light fading to back strip, as is common with morocco of this shade. Front hinge lightly strained, but firmly held. Internally, firmly bound. Pages clean and bright, with only the odd spot. Very Good.

Seller Inventory # 980F17

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Trees: A Woodland Notebook
• Publisher: James Maclehose and Sons, Glasgow
• Publication Date: 1915
• Binding: Leather
• Illustrator: Not Stated
• Edition: First edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Signed: signed by author
• Book Type: book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Gardening