1870 Antique Book Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for Year 1869 Illustrated
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Title: Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for the Year 1869
Author: Government Printing Office / Commissioner Horace Capron
Publisher: Washington Government Printing Office
Publication Year: 1870
Binding: Hardcover (Original Embossed Cloth)
Subject: Agriculture, Farming, Antique Steam Machinery, Botany
Special Features: Illustrated with engraved plates & fold-outs (including Cornell University frontispiece and steam cultivator diagrams)
Description
Up for sale is an original 1870 government report volume, "Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for the Year 1869," published by the Government Printing Office in Washington.
This 19th-century volume features detailed agricultural reports, essays on farming innovations, botany, forestry, and numerous full-page engraved plates—including a frontispiece depiction of Cornell University and detailed technical diagrams of antique steam machinery like A. J. Stevens's Steam Cultivator.
Condition: Acceptable to Fair antique condition. The original dark cloth binding shows moderate spotting, staining, and noticeable splitting along the outer spine gutter/hinge. The internal text block remains intact with age-appropriate foxing, light toning, and minor edge wear. All plates pictured are present.
Ships carefully packaged with media mail or ground service with tracking provided. Please review all photos closely for exact cosmetic condition.
$34.80
Sale price
$34.80
Regular price
1870 Antique Book Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for Year 1869 Illustrated
$34.80
Sale price
$34.80
Regular price
Title: Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for the Year 1869
Author: Government Printing Office / Commissioner Horace Capron
Publisher: Washington Government Printing Office
Publication Year: 1870
Binding: Hardcover (Original Embossed Cloth)
Subject: Agriculture, Farming, Antique Steam Machinery, Botany
Special Features: Illustrated with engraved plates & fold-outs (including Cornell University frontispiece and steam cultivator diagrams)
Description
Up for sale is an original 1870 government report volume, "Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for the Year 1869," published by the Government Printing Office in Washington.
This 19th-century volume features detailed agricultural reports, essays on farming innovations, botany, forestry, and numerous full-page engraved plates—including a frontispiece depiction of Cornell University and detailed technical diagrams of antique steam machinery like A. J. Stevens's Steam Cultivator.
Condition: Acceptable to Fair antique condition. The original dark cloth binding shows moderate spotting, staining, and noticeable splitting along the outer spine gutter/hinge. The internal text block remains intact with age-appropriate foxing, light toning, and minor edge wear. All plates pictured are present.
Ships carefully packaged with media mail or ground service with tracking provided. Please review all photos closely for exact cosmetic condition.