The Fruits of America.

First Editions of the first major American work which utilized the process of chromolithography. Octavo, 2 Volumes. With 96 full page plates. Contemporary three-quarter calf and marbled boards, spines gilt, leather labels. This set was the property of the renowned Bostonian merchant and partron, Gardner Brewer, and contain both his bookplate and signature. A very good set. The most beautiful American work on fruits produced in the 19th century, illustrated with ninety-six beautiful chromolithographed plates by the firm of William Sharp of Boston. Hovey was a nurseryman of Cambridge, Massachusetts, and a leading writer on horticultural topics.