1881 The Maple Syrup Camps of Vermont eyewitness visit

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Original 9 page ( 4 double-sided) article carefully removed from aa April, 1881 edition of Harper's New Monthly Magazine . "The Green Mountains in Sugar-Time" by William J. Rideing In this rare and authentic 126 year-old historical article, author William J. Rideing documents his visit to the Green Mountains of Vermont in March of 1881, to see the gathering of sap from the maple trees to produce maple syrup. With 9 pages of text and 8 marvelous illustrations, Rideing recounts his visits to the small towns and camps in the woods, and his conversations with the people living and working in the towns and camps. This is just a short synopsis of the observations and facts presented in this unique eyewitness article about life in the Green Mountains of Vermont during syrup-gathering time in the 1880's. Page size : Approx 7" x 9" 8 Illustrations List of Illustrations, Maps, or Diagrams Tapping Gathering Sap in a Snow-Storm A Sugar Town in the Green Mountains A Green Mountain Country Dance A Country Auction in Vermont A Sugar Shanty at Night The Sugar-Maker's Daughter Old-Fashioned Sugar Camp CONDITION: 126 years old, guaranteed original, yellowed from age. I do not trim the binding edge. T will be staple holes, and may be very minor tearing and/or wrinkling along the binding edge. These defects will not in any way interfere with framing, and you may trim as desired. PAYMENT: I prefer Paypal, but also accept Money Orders and Personal Checks. INTERNATIONAL PURCHASES: Paypal or Checks drawn on a U.S. Bank only. Checks must clear my bank before item will be shipped. I will invoice the winning bidder within 36 hours. Payment is expected within 10 days of invoice, or item will be relisted and negative feedback left. SHIPPING: Shipping to the US is $2.50 Canada and Mexico are $3.50 US $6.00 Airmail Letterpost to other parts of the world. Items are shipped securely in unbendable 9x12 or 10x13 manila envelopes, protected in plastic. Insurance at $1.65, up to $50.00 value, is optional. Higher winning bids please email for insurance quote. If you are concerned about receiving the item, please purchase the insurance to protect your investment. I have had one claim in over 1000 items sent. I CANNOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR ITEMS LOST OR MISDIRECTED BY THE POSTAL SYSTEM. DISCOUNT FOR MULTIPLE WINNERS : Multiple item bidding winners pay only one shipping charge, regardless of number of items. SATISFACTION GUARANTEED : You may return any item for a full refund within 7 days of receipt. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION : Should you need another view, enlarged scan, or have a question please contact me as early as possible in the auction. I will gladly send a scan of any of the illustrations listed above. I regret that I cannot guarantee a response with less than 36 hrs. before auction close. Historicity and More is dedicated to making available the finest and most diverse selection of historical paper articles from the 19th and early 20th Centuries. From the pages of Scribner's, Harper's, Munsey's, The Century, The Mentor , New England Magazine and others, we offer only original illustrated articles for auction or sale. Our clients are as diverse as the items. Professors, social studies teachers, students, geneologists, libraries, museums, relatives, art historians, art collectors, and social historians have all found something helpful among our selections. Please inquire for subjects not listed, as our inventory grows daily . CLICK ON MY STORE LINK TO VIEW OTHER GREAT VINTAGE HISTORICAL ARTICLES AND ITEMS FOR SALE . Thanks for Looking. read more

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