copyright 1989; Facts on File publishers, Oxford, U.K.; larger hardbound; wonderful pictures, diagrams and drawings; very good condition with unmarked, clean pages; dust jacket very good.
 
Description -
This reference work portrays the range of qualities and uses of over 150 of the world's most popular and frequently used types of wood. Arranged alphabetically, the book details the anatomy and life cycle of each tree, forest types around the world, the processes of felling, drying, cutting and grading, deforestation, conservation and the subtleties of grain, pattern and colour.