Bean, W.J. Trees & Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles. Volume I.
8th. Ed. 2nd. Imp. Rev. Pub. John Murray. 1976 pp.xx, 845 with b/w. photos. 8vo. Nr. fine hardback in vg. dw.
This second impression allowed for corrections to the text. Furthermore, the information concerning a large number of specimen trees has been revised, the treatment of Amelanchier entirely brought up-to-date and a few additional descriptions of plants have been inserted where space allowed.
£80.00 [ref: 50906]

Bean, W.J. Trees and Shrubs Hardy in the British Isles. Volumes I-IV.
8th. Rev. Ed. Pub. John Murray. 1970-1981 Four volume set with b/w. photos and illus. 8vo. Fine hardbacks in nr. fine to fine dws. Eighth and best edition.
The standard work used by the professional and amateur alike. A mass of accurate information is combined with an informal style to produce a blend of botanical description, horticulture and personal experience that is unique.
£75.00 [ref: 63573]

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Borg, Joseph. Street Trees in Malta.
1st. Ed. Pub. Men of the Trees (Malta). 1976 pp.69 with line drawings. Small 8vo. Softback. Nr. fine. Scarce.
A fascinating insight into the Street Trees of Malta. Readers can follow the fascinating routes that Borg discusses - he talks about the history of the trees and he gives great detail on how trees behave in different soils, methods of propagation, resistance to wind, salt spray etc.
£19.50 [ref: 63027]

Brimble, L.J.F. Trees in Britain. Wild, Ornamental and Economic and some relatives from other lands.
1st. Ed. Rep. Pub. Macmillan & Co. 1948 pp.x, 351 with col. & b/w. illus., b/w. photos. 8vo. Light spotting to fore-edge of text block and to ends o/w. a fine hardback in thor. vg. dw.
A well illustrated guide to trees in Britain with emphasis on the role of trees in folk-lore and literature.
£9.50 [ref: 70842]

Broad, K. Caring for Small Woods. A practical manual for woodland owners, woodland managers, woodland craftsmen, foresters, land agents, project officers, conservationists, teachers and students.
1st. Ed. Rep. Pub. Earthscan Publications. 1999 pp.xix, 233 with b/w. photos., and figs. 8vo. Fine softback. In-print at £39.99.
A clear and practical guide to the management and conservation of woods up to ten hectares. Complete with information on buying and selling woods, useful contact addresses and a glossary of terms.
£15.00 [ref: 71729]

Brown, John Croumbie. Forests and Forestry of Northern Russia and Lands Beyond.
1st. Ed. Pub. Oliver and Boyd. 1884 pp.16, viii, 279. 8vo. A fine hdbk. in original boards.
£60.00 [ref: 50496]

Brown, Rev. J. C. Schools of Forestry in Germany. With addenda relative to a desiderated British National School of Forestry.
1st. Ed. Pub. Oliver and Boyd. 1887 pp.16, iv, 159. with fold-out chart. 8vo. Contents clean and bright. A nr. fine hdbk. in original boards.
£45.00 [ref: 50493]

Burrows, J. and S. Figs of Southern & South-Central Africa.
1st. Ed. Pub. Umdaus Press. 2003 pp.viii, 379 with 501 col. photos., dist. maps and b/w. line drawings. 4to. Signed and inscribed by the authors to title page. Fine hardback in fine dw.
The authors of Southern African Ferns and Fern Allies spent 11 years on this authoritative work, which covers the 48 native figs of the region, as well as introduced cultivated species and other members of the Moraceae. Each indigenous species has a distribution map, a detailed black and white illustration, and photographs of habitat, bark, leaves and fruit. A key to the indigenous species is provided.
£90.00 [ref: 65434]

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Burrows, J. and S. Figs of Southern & South-Central Africa.
1st. Ed. Pub. Umdaus Press. 2003 pp.viii, 379 with 501 col. photos., dist. maps and b/w. line drawings. 4to. Ownership insc. to ffep. Fine hardback in fine dw.
The authors of Southern African Ferns and Fern Allies spent 11 years on this authoritative work, which covers the 48 native figs of the region, as well as introduced cultivated species and other members of the Moraceae. Each indigenous species has a distribution map, a detailed black and white illustration, and photographs of habitat, bark, leaves and fruit. A key to the indigenous species is provided.
£80.00 [ref: 66053]

Caborn, J.M. Shelterbelts and Microclimate. Forestry Commission Bulletin 29.
1st. Ed. 3rd. Imp. Pub. HMSO. 1965 pp.135 with b/w. photos., and figs. Small 4to. Nr. fine softback.
£18.00 [ref: 58578]