HILL, John (1700-1775). The Construction of Timber. London: for the Author, 1770. 8° (212 x 128mm.). 46 engraved plates, 1 folding. (A few leaves slightly spotted.) Contemporary calf, spine in compartments with red lettering piece (slightly wear at extremities). Nissen BBI 977; Henrey III, 802. -- Henry John ELWES (1846-1922) and Augustine HENRY (1857-1930). The Trees of Great Britian & Ireland. Edinburgh: privately printed, 1906-1913. 15 parts in 7 volumes, 4° (320 x 255mm.). Half-titles, portrait, 5 coloured titles, 414 plates. (A few leaves slightly spotted.) Original printed wrappers, preserved in 7 original cloth-backed board folders, ties (1 lacking). Nissen BBI 595. (8)