[New York Market]

Circular Advice, In regard to Preparing, Packing and Shipping Articles of Produce for the New York Market.

New York: New York Market, circa 1890s.

Small octavo, 32 pages. A practical handbook for the proper shipment of goods including produce, meats, and poultry for sale at the New York Market. Advice includes regulations regarding marking and shipping of packages; shipping in ice; methods of killing poultry; selection of spring lambs; customary care for hops and honey; and uniform selection of apples and pears, among other items and rules. Apple section (page 30) is crossed out. In yellow, titled wrappers with slight age wear, otherwise very good.

Price: $100.00