TWO RARE LARGE FOLIO VOLUMES, "THE PINETUM BRITANN

TWO RARE LARGE FOLIO VOLUMES, "THE PINETUM BRITANNICUM", A Descriptive Account of Hardy Coniferous Trees cultivated in Great Britain", Vol.I & Vol.II, Edinburgh and London, published by Edward Ravenscroft & W. Blackwood & Sons, 1884. Approximately 38 hand colored lithographic plates by W. Richardson, James Blake & others, green half morocco covers, marbleized end papers raised gilt decorated spines. The first edition of one of the great British works on pine trees, many varieties depicted. See pg. 37 of Vol.I, the Pinus Insignus at Mendocino, California. Over all 22 1/2 in. by 171/2 in.