Land Use Changes in Tropical Watersheds: ...

Finely engraved vignette on title & one finely hand-colored engraved map. xxiv, 470 pp., [2] pp. of ads. 8vo, cont. half-sheep & paste-paper boards, spine gilt, contrasting vellum lettering piece on spine. Leipzig: S.L. Crusius, 1796. First edition of the author's first book and very scarce. Laurop (1772-1858), "Forstmann, zumal ausgezeichneter Kenner der forstwissenschaftlichen Literatur" (A.D.B.), was professor of forestry and one of the leading writers in Germany on the subject. His books were known for their clarity and thorough understanding of the subject. The present book is concerned with the maintenance, ecology, harvesting, and restocking of forests. Fine and handsome copy with the engraved bookplate of the Graf von Seinsheim. ? A.D.B., Vol. 18, pp. 68-71. Mantel, I, 19.  Bookseller Inventory # 1975