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  • The Grape Culturist by Fuller, Andrew S., a rare representative view of the 1866 - wine book.
  • The Grape Culturist by Fuller, Andrew S., a rare highlight from the volume of the 1866 - wine book.
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  • The Grape Culturist by Fuller, Andrew S., a rare image of the 1866 - wine book.
  • The Grape Culturist by Fuller, Andrew S., a rare sample view of the 1866 - wine book.
  • The Grape Culturist by Fuller, Andrew S., a rare sample view of the 1866 - wine book.
  • The Grape Culturist by Fuller, Andrew S., a rare captivating detail of the 1866 - wine book.
  • The Grape Culturist by Fuller, Andrew S., a rare photograph of the 1866 - wine book.
  • The Grape Culturist by Fuller, Andrew S., a rare example from the work of the 1866 - wine book.
  • The Grape Culturist by Fuller, Andrew S., a rare highlight from the volume of the 1866 - wine book.
  • The Grape Culturist by Fuller, Andrew S., a rare representative view of the 1866 - wine book.
  • The Grape Culturist by Fuller, Andrew S., a rare representative view of the 1866 - wine book.
  • The Grape Culturist by Fuller, Andrew S., a rare highlight from the volume of the 1866 - wine book.
  • The Grape Culturist by Fuller, Andrew S., a rare image of the 1866 - wine book.
  • The Grape Culturist by Fuller, Andrew S., a rare detail view of the 1866 - wine book.
  • The Grape Culturist by Fuller, Andrew S., a rare image of the 1866 - wine book.
The Grape Culturist

America’s 19th-c. grape revolution, illustrated with 100+ images.

Fuller, Andrew S.

The Grape Culturist
A Treatise On The Cultivation Of The Native Grape

1866, New York, Orange Judd & Company

2nd edition

$120 USD

Overview

The Grape Culturist (1866) by New York horticulturist Andrew S. Fuller is one of the earliest and most confident rejections of dependence on European grape varieties.
Instead, Fuller champions the potential of native American species, writing, “Although we may regret that the European grape is unsuited to our climate, yet we may congratulate ourselves that we have indigenous species from which new varieties have been produced which rival, in point of flavor at least, any of the foreign ones.”

Inside the book

This comprehensive treatise covers every aspect of viticulture in America, including planting, grafting, pruning, vineyard management, pests and diseases, and propagation methods. Richly illustrated with more than 100 black-and-white engravings, this first edition depicts scions and grafting techniques, propagating houses, root systems, layering methods, dozens of trellis designs, insects, and even fantastically detailed renderings of grape clusters and tendrils.
Fuller also provides an extensive list of grape varieties, from widely cultivated types such as Catawba, Isabella, and Le Noir to finer selections including To Kalon and Rulander (Pinot Gris). At the time, Catawba was considered the standard American vine, and Isabella enjoyed unrivaled popularity in New York.
This work is not merely instructional but a horticultural declaration of independence, capturing a pivotal moment in the creation of a truly American wine culture where native species were celebrated as the future.

Why La Fenice chose it

An American viticultural revolution in print, this richly illustrated first edition turns grafting and grape clusters into acts of patriotism and artistry.
Condition Report

Pp. [1] f.e., [2], vi, 7-262, [2] advertisement, [2], [1] r.e.

Original blue-green cloth binding, with decorative blind-stamped border and gilt vine leaf on the front cover; gilt title and grape cluster on the spine. Ownership stamp and signature on the title page (‘J. E. Lester’). With 105 illustrations, some full-page, others integrated in the text, all of a technical and explanatory nature. First edition in excellent condition.

Dimensions (inches): 7.5 x 5 x 0.5
About the author

Andrew S. Fuller (1828–1896), American horticulturist and author of classic works on grape, fruit, and forestry cultivation.

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