John Evelyn Sylva, Discourse of Forest Trees 1786

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A Winter View of the Canthorpe Oak
JEV51 $195


Title Page JEV52 $55	Title Page JEV53 NFS	A South East View of the Green Dale Oak near Welbeck JEV54 $95


The Silver Firr Tree JEV55 $125	The Scotch Fir Tree JEV56 $125	The Weymouth Pine Tree JEV57 $125


The Chestnut Tree JEV58 $125	The Oak Tree JEV59 SOLD	The Hazel Nut Tree JEV60 $115


The Sycamore Tree JEV61 $125	The Horse Chestnut Tree JEV62 $125	The Wallnut Tree JEV63 $125


The Beech Tree JEV64 $115	The Lime Tree JEV65 $115	The Occidental Plane Tree JEV66 $95


The White Beam Tree JEV67 $125	The Quicken Tree JEV68 $115	The Cork Tree JEV69 $85


The wild Black Cherry Tree JEV70 $125	The Wild Service Tree JEV71 $125	The Hawthorn JEV72 $125


The Occidental Plane Tree JEV73 $115	The Holly Tree JEV74 $125	The White Poplar Tree JEV75 $85


The common Elm Tree JEV76 $95	The Spruce Fir Tree JEV77 $125	The Alder Tree JEV78 $95


The common Ash Tree JEV79 $95	The common Maple Tree JEV80 $85	The Hornbeam Tree JEV81 $85

We are delighted to offer a selection of prints from Sylva, or a Discourse of Forest Trees by John Evelyn, published in 1786. This influential volume was originally published in 1664 in response to the destruction of forests in England's wooded estates after the Interregnum. It inspired the land owners of the day to engage in reforestation, which not only ensured a steady supply of commercial timber for future generations, but also helped conserve the natural beauty of the English woodlands.

John Evelyn (1620-1706) was a life-long public servant and an avid gardener. He was well known as a friend of royalty and as a learned man. John lived during fascinating times, witnessing the Great London Fire, the English Revolution & subsequent rule of Oliver Cromwell, the Restoration, and the reign of Charles II. Today he is remembered primarily for his diary, a treasure trove of information on the life and manners of 17th century England.