John Nisbet — The Forester: A Practical Treatise on British Forestry and Arboriculture for Landowners, Land Agents, and Foresters

Edinburgh, William Blackwood and Sons, 1905. Leather. The complete set of John Nisbet's illustrated work on forestry, bound in quarter morocco. A later edition, based on the sixth edition of 'The Forester' published in 1894. Illustrated with many monochrome vignettes and eleven monochrome plates to 'Volume One' and nine to 'Volume Two. A two volume, complete set. This work by John Nisbet provides a detailed guide to forestry and arboriculture, covering subjects such as handling damage by game and rodents, various fungi and diseases, protection against weeds, and transporting timber. Bound in quarter morocco with cloth to the boards. Bound in quarter morocco with cloth to the boards. Externally very smart with minimal rubbing to the joints and extremities, the odd minor mark to the boards and marks to the spine to 'vol I&apos. Hinges starting to 'vol I' and tender after the front blank to 'Vol II&apos. Internally firmly bound with generally bright and clean pages with occasional spotting. Very Good Indeed . Ill.: None stated. Very Good Indeed .