Fresh Fruits and Vegetables, All the Year, At Summer Prices; and How to Obtain Them

Philadelphia: T. B. Peterson, No. 102 Chestnut Street, 1855. 18mo (15 cm), printed wrappers. [2], 36 pp., ads, testimonials on inner and outer wrappers, 1 b&w illus. A promotional booklet and manual for "Arthur's Patent Air-Tight, Self-Sealing Cans and Jars", manufactured by Arthur Burnham & Co. Includes considerable discussion of techniques for the preservation of peaches, berries, tomatoes, "animal food", butter etc. CONDITION: Good, bumped corners, wear at extremities, .5 x .75 cm ink stain on back wrapper, vertical crease from folding in half, light toning on interior edges, otherwise clean, sound spine.