Trees of the World. An Illustrated Encyclopedia and Identifier.

Tony Russell, Catherine Cutlet and Martin Walters.

An identification guide to 1300 of the best known trees in the world. There is a comprehensive 95 page illustrated introduction that covers all aspects of how trees live including botany, evolution, environment, history, folklore, etc. This is followed by the encyclopedia arranged by plant family. Each species has an identifying description and a fine watercolour illustration, there is also a location map of native distribution. A very large heavy book. 

Anness Publishing Ltd., London, 2007.

ISBN 9780681186675

Hardback with dust jacket. 511 pages.

SECONDHAND. Fine condition.