[Prentiss, Albert Nelson).

MY VINEYARD AT LAKEVIEW: By a Western Grape Grower.

New York: Orange Judd & Co., (1866). First edition. 143 pp., i full-page engraving, 6 engraved figures in the text, small octavo,, original burgundy cloth with gilt spine title. Spine moderately faded, else about fine. Item #23628

An anonymously-published account of a New England printer who abandoned his settled life to try his hand at grape growing in Ohio. The narrative is a look back over 12 years of struggle leading to eventual profitability in a thriving commercial vineyard. Title page with author's name in ink in contemporary hand at top. Autograph? Amerine & Borg 2686; Gabler (2nd ed.)32740.

Price: $250.00