Edward North Buxton — Epping Forest

London, Edward Stanford, 1884. First edition. Cloth. The author's presentation copy of this sought after first edition, Edward North Buxton's study of Epping Forest. With a letter from the author. The author's presentation copy of this work, "With the Author's Compliments" inscribed to the title page and a tipped-in handwritten letter in French, addressed to "My friend Bellon" and stating that their friend "Monsieur Taylor" is going away on travels, taking some of his belongings with him.  The first edition of this fascinating 19th-century study of Eping Forest, vanishingly scarce in commerce.  In the publisher's original cloth binding.  Illustrated with nine maps and plans, five of which are folding, five plates (including a folding panorama) and numerous in-text illustrations. Collated, complete.  This work describes the topography, objects of interest, animals, reptiles, birds, flowers, trees and fungi that can be found in Eping Forest.  From British conservationist, alpine climber and Liberal Party politician, Edward North Buxton.  In the publisher's original cloth binding. Externally, with handling marks and spots to the cloth. Discolouration to the spine. Mild rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Newspaper clippings tipped-in to the front paste down. Internally, generally firmly bound, with gutter exposed in several places, though gatherings hold firm. Pages are generally bright and clean, with occasional scattered spots. Author's letter and newspaper clipping tipped-in to the front free endpaper. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .