Trees of Southern Africa (3 vols) – Palmer, Eve, and Nora Pitman

Trees of Southern Africa is a definitive, comprehensive botanical reference authored by Eve Palmer and Norah Pitman. First published in 1961 as a single volume, it was later expanded into a highly sought-after three-volume set in 1972 and 1973

. The 3-Volume Masterpiece: Published by A.A. Balkema, this expanded edition runs to over 2,200 pages. It covers thousands of species and includes maps, detailed indices, line drawings, and striking black-and-white and color photographs.