American Agriculturist for the Farm, Garden, and Household – 1866 Illustrated Volume

Orange Judd & Co., Publisher/ New York

A richly illustrated 1866 folio volume of American Agriculturist, one of the most influential agricultural periodicals of 19th-century America which offers an extraordinary glimpse into the daily life, innovations, and horticultural knowledge of the post-Civil War United States.

Bound in three-quarter leather over marbled boards with gilt spine detailing, this volume brims with wonderful engravings and detailed articles on topics such as:
    •    Flower cultivation and identification (zinnias, clematis, lilies, and more)
    •    Plans for barns and rural architecture
    •    Livestock features including Merino sheep and the “Baron of Oxford” bull
    •    Household tips, vintage recipes, and early agricultural machinery ads
    •    Botanical and scientific engravings including strawberries, grapes, and blackberries and more.

Some expected age toning and wear to edges and corners. Bottom spine top board edge separated one inch yet rest firmly attached. Pages are clean and tightly bound. 448pp.

A treasure trove for lovers of agricultural history, antique illustration, and rural Americana.

Rare Book
   

Condition: Very good 

Size: Folio/ 9 3/4” x 12 1/4”

This is more than a periodical—it’s a living archive of 19th-century life, filled with visual charm and historical depth. A striking display piece or reference volume for collectors, designers, and lovers of botanical and rural history.