{"product_id":"1870-antique-book-report-of-the-commissioner-of-agriculture-for-year-1869-illustrated","title":"1870 Antique Book Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for Year 1869 Illustrated","description":"Item Specifics\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Title: Report of the Commissioner of Agriculture for the Year 1869\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Author: Government Printing Office \/ Commissioner Horace Capron\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Publisher: Washington Government Printing Office\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Publication Year: 1870\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Binding: Hardcover (Original Embossed Cloth)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Subject: Agriculture, Farming, Antique Steam Machinery, Botany\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e Special Features: Illustrated with engraved plates \u0026amp; fold-outs (including Cornell University frontispiece and steam cultivator diagrams)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDescription\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUp 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e 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.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eShips carefully packaged with media mail or ground service with tracking provided. Please review all photos closely for exact cosmetic condition.","brand":"The Vintage Paper Vault","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58758182305952,"sku":"082126-DRS2","price":34.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1056\/6284\/0992\/files\/7c60a15e-41a3-41f8-8386-d85af3949121.jpg?v=1787538822","url":"https:\/\/vintagepapervault.com\/products\/1870-antique-book-report-of-the-commissioner-of-agriculture-for-year-1869-illustrated","provider":"Vintage Paper Vault","version":"1.0","type":"link"}