Among the Trees, Richard St. Barbe Baker — 1st Edition, Limited

£39.80

Among the Trees, Richard St. Barbe Baker — 1st Edition, Limited

Name: Among the Trees, Richard St. Barbe Baker — 1st Edition, Limited
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 6687
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Publication: London, Privately Printed by the Men of the Trees, 1935.

Formatting: 4to, pp. xiv, 97.

Condition Report: Very Good. The volume remains structurally sound with a firm, tight binding, though the publisher's quarter vellum spine and tips exhibit moderate, age-commensurate soiling, toning, and light surface rubbing. The light-coloured cloth boards display scattered spotting and general grubby marks expected of this binding style, alongside mild bumping to the vellum-tipped corners. Despite the external cosmetic wear, the book presents exceptionally well internally; the text block is clean, crisp, and remarkably bright, with the hinges fully intact and the rough-cut deckled page edges preserved without significant tearing or fraying, securely justifying a Very Good grade.

Catalogue Note: First Edition, limited to 1,000 copies. This volume represents a scarce, privately printed production by the pioneering global conservation society founded by the author.

The text is richly illustrated with striking black-and-white photographic plates that capture the character and majesty of various tree species in their natural habitats, complemented by a foreword by Theo. A. Stephens.

While signed examples of this limited print run occasionally surface, standard unsigned copies in solid, structurally intact condition remain uncommon on the open market, particularly with the delicate original quarter vellum binding preserved.

A passionate early-twentieth-century appeal for global conservation, Among the Trees reflects Richard St. Barbe Baker's lifelong dedication to the protection and proliferation of forests worldwide. Through reverent prose and majestic photography, Baker explores the profound ecological and spiritual significance of woodland environments. This work stands not merely as an arboreal study, but as a foundational piece of environmentalist literature from a visionary who foresaw the vital necessity of global reforestation.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: Richard St. Barbe Baker

Book Publisher: The Men of the Trees

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Nature & Environment

Book edition: First Edition and Limited Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 111

Book Publication Year: 1935

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Quarter Vellum

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

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