Hovey, Charles Mason

The Fruits of America, containing Richly Colored Figures, and Full Descriptions of All the Richest Varieties Cultivated in the United States.  Boston and New York: Little and Brown, et al, 1852–1856



2 volumes, 4to (10  1/2  x 7 in.; 267 x 178 mm).  2 lithographed portrait frontispieces, title-page vignettes by A. Roberts, 96 fine chromolithographed plates on thick paper by William Sharp, numerous text illustrations of trees, leaves, and fruit; MHS embossed seal to title-pages, some scattered foxing and spotting.  Full green morocco gilt, spines gilt in six compartments, edges gilt; worn and rubbed, spines chipped, vol. 2 binding partially detached.

Acquired by the MHS in 1975

Bennett p. 59; Nissen, BBI 941 (8vo issue); Oak Spring Pomona 61 (4to issue)

2 vols., 4to (10 1/2 x 7 in.; 267 x 178 mm). 2 lithographed portrait frintispieces, title-page vignettes by A. Roberts, 96 fine chromolithographed plates on thick paper by William Sharp, numerous text illustrations of trees, leaves and fruit; MHS embossed seal to title-pages, some scattered foxing and spotting. Full green morocco gilt, spines gilt in six compartments, edges gilt; worn and rubbed, spines chipped, vol. 2 binding partially detached.
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First edition.