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William P. Foster; Concord, 1839-1840. Hardcover. Volume 1 and 2 in One Book. This book is an early American agricultural periodical designed to support and elevate the farming profession. Across its first two volumes, the work offers practical advice on crop management, livestock care, seasonal tasks, and rural household economy, while also promoting the dignity and importance of agricultural life. Foster combines instructional articles, commentary, and reports from working farmers to create a resource aimed at improving productivity, strengthening rural communities, and encouraging sound domestic economy during a formative period in American agricultural history. A Good, half leather binding, gilt lettering on spine label, some handling/scuffing to boards, rubbing along board edges and joints, 1-inch split top rear joint, frayed top spine edge, specked text block edges, moisture stain top fore-edge and partially on margin of few pages, age toned text block, previous owner handwritten ink name on front pastedown, scattered foxing and age toning throughout, few pages with ink or pencil note top page margin, cracked front hinge, pulpy pages, without Dust wrapper. 4to[quarto or approx. 11.5 x 13.5 inches], (Vol.1) 190pp., (Vol.2) 190pp. We pack securely and ship daily with delivery confirmation on every book. The picture on the listing page is of the actual book for sale. Additional Scan(s) are available for any item, please inquire.Please note: Oversized books/sets MAY require additional postage then what is quoted for 2.2lb book.
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