Description:
Evelyn, John (1620-1706) Sylva, or a Discourse of Forest-Trees, and the Propagation of Timber in His Majesties Dominions. London: Printed for John Martyn, 1679. Third edition, folio, title printed in red and black, illustrated with text woodcuts and engravings, several close to full-page, bound in contemporary boards, neatly rebacked, with corner repairs, some water stains, 12 3/4 x 7 3/4 in.
[pi]1, *4, A4, a-n2, B-Z4, Aa-Zz4, Aaa-Lll4, Mmm2.
http://estc.bl.uk/R5987
Estimate $500-700
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