Lot 074 - "The New American Gardener" Antique Agricultural And Horticultural Book By Thomas G. Fessenden, Published By Otis, Broaders & Co., Boston, 1845 treasuresbythe_c and age-related wear consistent with

and age-related wear consistent with handling and display

Pre-Auction Notes: Minor separation at hinges

but is not currently functioning

not thoroughly tested for functionality

bearing a rear sticker reading "Viking Hand Made Made in Japan

Lot 074 - "The New American Gardener" Antique Agricultural And Horticultural Book By Thomas G. Fessenden, Published By Otis, Broaders & Co., Boston, 1845 treasuresbythe_c and age-related wear consistent withAntique agricultural and horticultural volume titled "The New American Gardener" by Thomas G. Fessenden, published by Otis, Broaders & Co., Boston, 1845. Opens with a quotation from Bacons Essays: God Almighty first planted a Garden; and indeed it is the purest of human pleasures: it is the greatest refreshment to the spirits of man; without which buildings and palaces are but gross handy works. Contains practical guidance on gardening and crop