This special lot includes four antique reports from the U.S. Department of Agriculture spanning from 1891 to 1900. First is 'Special Report on the Cause and Prevention of Swine Plague' by Theobald Smith, copyrighted in 1891. Second, 'Annual Reports of the Department of Agriculture For the Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 1897' with an unstated author and 1897 copyright. Third, 'Annual Reports of the Department of Agriculture for the fiscal ended June 30, 1899', also with an unstated author and 1899 copyright. The last one is 'Report No. 64 Field Operations of the Division of Soils, 1899' by Milton Whitney, copyrighted in 1900. All reports are in good condition. The covers and text blocks are soiled, some have markings from previous owners, and the text blocks are foxed but readability is unaffected. There's slight rubbing of corners and edges, and the pages are slightly darkened due to age. The bindings are tight and the interiors are clean.
These antique reports are great for collectors or those interested in historical agricultural information. When handling, wash your hands first to avoid further soiling the pages. Store them in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight to prevent the pages from darkening more. Don't bend the pages or covers to keep the bindings tight. If you want to read them, place them on a flat surface gently. If you notice any loose pages, you can use archival tape to fix them carefully. Remember, these are old reports, so handle them with care to keep their historical value.
