Burnett's Floral Handbook Boston Florist 1880 chromolithographed Russia Cossack
Brian DiMambro- Antiquarian Books, Maps & Prints(Old Books, 19th Century Book, Americana, Vintage Advertising, Florists, Joseph Burnett & Co., Chromolithography, Cossack).
Burnett's Floral Hand Book.
Published 1880, Boston by Joseph Burnett & Co. Given away by R.J. Traver of Watertown, Mass.
40 pages. Text in English. Period advertising.
Publisher's chromolithographed paper wrappers depicting a dream of the Cossack Russian on horseback.
Scarce ephemeral promotional item which survives in exceptionally clean and fresh condition.
Book is physically old and shows some signs of handling and time. Book is not new or in "new" condition.
Binding gently age worn, mostly light or inoffensive signs of handling and time but nothing severe or unsightly, book remains overall attractive as an object.
Paper is gently toned, still clean, tight, sound internally.
Still attractive on the shelf. The book displays a pleasing and unique age patina and is in overall nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws which may be present seem easy to overlook or forgive.
Please review photos for more detail showing how this rare patent medicine booklet survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books, maps and printed ephemera of all types and genres. Flaws seen and/ or described have been taken into account.
Book Measures c. 4 3/4" H x 3 1/4" W.
[B7172].