Vintage USDA Farmers’ Bulletin Lot of 2 – Iowa Congressman Thomas E. Martin Provenance
Lot of two vintage U.S. Department of Agriculture Farmers’ Bulletins, both with period distribution/provenance markings from the office of U.S. Congressman Thomas E. Martin of Iowa’s 1st Congressional District.
Included:
1. HOTBEDS AND COLDFRAMES U.S. Department of Agriculture Farmers’ Bulletin No. 1743 By W. R. Beattie Originally issued February 1935 Slightly revised August 1941 U.S. Government Printing Office, 1948 printing
Illustrated throughout with photographs and diagrams relating to hotbeds, coldframes, plant growing structures, heating methods, vegetables, and early plant cultivation.
2. MAKING CELLARS DRY U.S. Department of Agriculture Farmers’ Bulletin No. 1572 By George M. Warren Originally issued July 1929 Slightly revised June 1938
Illustrated with photographs and diagrams concerning cellar drainage, waterproofing, dampness, ventilation, and construction methods.
PROVENANCE:
Both bulletins bear a period red ink distribution stamp reading approximately:
“FROM Thomas E. Martin, M.C. 1st District, Iowa”
Thomas Ellsworth Martin served as U.S. Representative for Iowa’s 1st Congressional District during this period. These appear to have been distributed through his congressional office to an Iowa constituent or resident.
A nice matched pair of vintage federal agricultural publications with Iowa congressional provenance.
CONDITION:
Both are in vintage used condition with age toning, spotting, edge wear, small tears, creases, and handling wear.
Hotbeds and Coldframes has noticeable edge tears/chipping and wear, as photographed.
Making Cellars Dry shows toning, spotting, and general age wear.
Both remain readable and retain their original illustrated covers.
Please review all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.
DETAILS:
Publisher: U.S. Department of Agriculture / U.S. Government Printing Office Country: United States Language: English Format: Softcover government pamphlets Era: 1920s–1940s Subject: Agriculture, Gardening, Farm History, Home Improvement, Government Publications, Iowa Political Ephemera Provenance: Distributed through the office of U.S. Congressman Thomas E. Martin, Iowa 1st District