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 day of October, 1662, upon occasion of certain quæries propounded to that illustrious assembly, by the honourable the principal officers and commissioners of the Navy. Together with an historical account of the sacredness and use of standing groves / By John Evelyn, esq; fellow of the Royal Society. With notes by A. Hunter, M. D. F. R. S.

Author/creator Evelyn, John
Other author Hunter, A. (Alexander), 1729-1809.
Format Book
EditionA new ed. / To which is added the Terra: a philosophical discourse of earth.
Publication InfoYork : Printed by A. Ward for J. Dodsley, Pall Mall : T. Cadell, in the Strand : J. Robson, New Bond-Street : and R. Baldwin, Pater-noster-Row, London, M.DCC.LXXXVI [1786]
Description2 volumes in 1 : plates (1 folded), portrait ; 31 cm
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Local noteJoyner Rare copy volume 1 and 2 autographed "Ralph E. Hollis" on title page. Volume 1 has additional parenthetical "(in his name L. H.)" below autograph. Volume 2 also includes page at the end of text meant for the bookbinder with directions that the page should be cancelled when the book is bound.
General noteFirst edition published in 1664 under title: Sylva; or, A discourse of forest-trees, and the propagation of timber in His Majesties dominions.
General note"Terra: a philosophical discourse of earth" has special t.p. and separate paging.
General noteIncludes index at end of each volume.
General noteSignatures: Vol. 1: [a]-f⁴ A-Rr⁴ Ss¹; Vol. 2: A-Xx⁴ Yy¹ and a⁴ A-J⁴ K¹.
Digital Bookplate Bookplate for Jack and Mary Spain
Acquisitions source Joyner Rare copy Gift of Jack and Mary Spain, 6/19/2024
Genre/formEarly works.

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