The Illustrated Annual Register Of Rural Affairs for the 1858-9-60. Volume II only. ; A practical and copiously illustrated register of rural economy and rural taste, including country dwellings, improving and planting grounds, fruits and flowers, domestic animals, and all farm and garden processes
Albany: Luther Tucker, 1860. First edition. Cloth over Boards. Small Octavo, pp. 332, indexed, profusely illustrated w/ 450 b/w engravings. Very Good, w/ rubbing to spine. Item #9068
An interesting document of rural farm and garden management, this volume features information about designing and maintaining a country residence, with numerous house and cottage designs from modest to ambitious; gardening and plant cultivation, farm buildings, raising animals, fencing, country style furnishings, etc. The architectural plans and designs alone are worth the price of this book. A great, richly illustrated compendium of information for the 19th century would-be country farmer.
Price: $50.00