2 volumes, 8vo (229 x 146 mm). 172 hand-colored engraved plates (light offsetting, light scattered spotting or toning, some plates trimmed close.) Contemporary half morocco (rubbing and browning to covers).

FIRST EDITION IN BOOK FORM. Dendrologica Britannica was originally issued in twenty-four parts from 1824-25. Noted Scottish botanist John Claudius Loudon praised Watson's work as "the most scientific work devoted exclusively to trees which has hitherto been published in England." Nissen BBI 2110.