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Sylva Brittanica

Published: London 1826 - First Edition

Sylva Britannica, more commonly known as Portraits of Forest Trees, is a complete and comprehensive study of trees and their surroundings, from all over England and dedicated to The Duke of Bedford.

This wonderful collection contains 48 plates illustrating such trees as Queen Elizabeth’s Oak, The Fortworth Chestnut, The Lime and Sycamore in Cobham Park and the Willow at Bury St. Edmund’s.

All 48 plates are engraved with exceptional skill and detail. They form an unique collection which is both historically important and also a record of the wonderful English countryside in its original true splendour.

plates size 28" by 38"

48 plates available