Brattleboro, VT Nurseryman & Seedsman Sample Catalogue Stecher Litho

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In the late 1800 s, Rochester, NY became a major hub for American nurseries. Capitalizing on this blooming industry (pun intended!), a number of companies were established to help nurseries and their traveling salesmen market and sell their stock. To support the nurseries, these companies produced vibrant chromolithographic plates of fruits, shrubs, trees, flowers and sometimes vegetables. These plates could be purchased individually, as bound assortments, or in portfolios for use in sales pitches to farmers and gardeners. Nurseries and salesmen often chose plates that represented their current stock and had them bound accordingly. Special bindings were also available, allowing for easy swapping of plates to reflect changing inventory or seasons. This particular leather-bound salesman sampler contains 87 plates, 10 of which are laid in. The laid in plates are most likely reflective of stock acquired post-binding. These chromolithographic plates were produced by the Stecher Lithographic Company. Hopkins the Florist, Inc. was established in Brattleboro, VT in the late 19th century by Carl S. Hopkins. This was Hopkins personal nurseryman & seedsman sampler of chromolithographic plates of fruits, shrubs and flowering trees. 8vo, quite handsome and sturdy example bound in original brown pebbled leather with gilt-stamped cover. All edges worn, with creases and rubbing to both covers, consistent with use. Intermittent foxing and toning throughout. A few plates show some loss, closed tears and creasing. Overall, in Very Good condition. . Codice articolo 45

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