Instructions For Using John W Barnetts Patent Process For Curing Leaf Tobacco

$175 · Offered by Bartleby's Books

Single sheet, printed on one side, measuring approximately 9 x 12 inches. John W. Barnett, Patentee. Big Spring, Montgomery County, Virginia. Patented January 7th, 1879. One chip and a few nicks to edges of page, not affecting any text. A detailed account of the process, including the temperatures of the fire at various stages, how the water should be used, etc. A very good original broadside. Item #12018

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