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Item Specifics:
• Year Printed: 1955–1985 (Inclusive of various updates)
• Topic: Agricultural Standards / Food Grading
• Publisher: U.S. Department of Agriculture (Agricultural Marketing Service)
• Binding: Original Heavy Duty 3-Ring Binder
• Language: English
• Condition: Good (Vintage)
Description:
This is a rare, comprehensive vintage USDA United States Standards for Grades binder. This was a working professional reference used by the Agricultural Marketing Service to determine the quality and grading of processed foods.
Key Sections Included:
• Canned Asparagus (1973 Fifth Issue) - Includes handwritten processing notes on the cover page.
• Canned Leafy Greens (1973 First Issue)
• Tomato Juice (1985 Effective Date)
• Dates (1955 Third Issue)
• Apple Butter (1957 Second Issue)
• Dried Apples (1955 Fourth Issue)
Condition Details:
The binder is a heavy-duty black textured
"National" brand binder with metal hinges and insertable tab indexes. The pages show expected age-toning (creamy/yellowed) but remain crisp and perfectly legible. There are some light handwritten pencil notes on the internal cover pages, which adds to its authentic history as a used reference tool. The hinges are a bit hard to turn pages but expected due to age.
This is a must-have for collectors of government documents, agricultural history, or anyone interested in the technical side of the American food industry during the mid-20th century.
Weight: 6.9 Ibs
Shipping: Ships fast via USPS.
