8vo (235 x 145 mm). Engraved frontispiece; 6pp. advertisements for various editions of this work at beginning, 4pp. publisher's advertisements at end. (Minor offsetting of frontispiece to title, very minor dust-soiling or spotting to a few leaves). ORIGINAL BOARDS UNCUT (rebacked, some light wear). Provenance: The Land Agent's Society (bookplate).

Second edition, expanding on the first edition of 1796 to include forest trees in general, and to argue the benefits of using British timber:  "It will be observed, that though the present is called a second edition, it may be considered as nearly a new work; the former being chiefly devoted to the cultivation of Larch, and Scotch Fir; and hence, though most of the sentiments are retained, a  regard to method, has rendered it necessary to write most of the work anew" (Advertisement, p.6).

[Laid in:] FOUR SMALL WOOD SAMPLES WITH LETTERPRESS LABELS.  Samples comprising: Scotch Fir; Abele, Stained; Larch, Stained; and Spruce Fir. The samples of various types of timber mentioned in the work are apparently not mentioned as being included with the edition.