S. W. Cole 1849 American Fruit Book, Rare and similar items

This is a rare First Edition of "The American Fruit Book" by S.W. Cole, published in 1849. It contains detailed directions for raising and managing fruit trees and plants etc with many engraved illustrations of fruits, trees, insects etc. This copy is in very good condition for its age. Some wear on the covers and spine but all pages and illustrations are intact and legible and fully attached to the spine The brown front board is partially detached, as is the outer cover of the spine which is missing its bottom part - see photos All gutters appear to be properly connected to the spine, and all pages are connected in the gutters Some foxing in places The print appears crisp and sharp black - see photos Express Priority shipping to eligible countries, including USA and most of Europe etc. To other countries it will ship by Standard Registered Airmail. Please check with me to make sure. PLEASE BEAR IN MIND that whilst I HAVE DONE MY BEST to give a fair and accurate description of this item, please note that this seller is not an expert in any of the items being offered, therefore all dates and descriptions are only my opinion and should not be taken as statements of fact. All items are sold AS IS and would be buyers should look carefully at the photographs, ask any questions, and assure themselves that they are happy with the item before bidding. All sales are final. If you have any questions about it please Email me and ask before bidding and I will do my best to answer them. Please be fair to me and all sellers and at least give us a chance to fix problems before you leave feedback, make PayPal claims or leave DSR?s. One final word - I want ALL my customers to be satisfied, so if you are not, for ANY reason, please email me before you leave feedback or file a claim and give me a chance to make you satisfied. Return Policy: I have a 3-day Return Policy only for items which have been inaccurately or incorrectly described. Combined Shipping Policy: Combined Shipping I am happy to offer Combined Shipping as follows: Shipping Discounts 1) When purchasing 2-5 items: 10% off on all Shipping Handling. 2) When purchasing 6-10 items: 20% off on all Shipping Handling. I am determined to give a great level of Customer Service. My motto is simple - RELIABILITY! Therefore I would very much appreciate that if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact me at any time: Cellphone: 972-54-4277084 Fax : 972-3-9607718 International Buyers ? Please Note: Import duties, taxes, and charges are not included in the item price or shipping cost. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. We can not take responsibility for Customs Delays! Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding or buying!