The Historical Almanack, 1840. by ENGLAND) - 1840.

London.: J. H. Paul and Co.. 1840.. Black and white wood engraving (6 3/4 x 13 1/4 inches) and numerous black and white wood engraved vignette illustrations (approximately 2 1/4 x 2 1/4 inches each), on single sheet 29 1/2 x 19 3/4 inches, multiple folds. Light creases, areas of foxing and scattered faint soiling. Overall good to very good condition. A scarce broadside listing "Fasts and Festivals" throughout the year, sunrise/sunset times, phases of the moon, "Bankers in London," Commercial Stamps, information on the Twopenny-Post, Time of High Water. The central image is "A View of the intended House of Parliament - The front facing the Thames"; images around three borders depict historical events. The publishing line at the lower edge reads: Printed and Published by J.H. Paul and Co., Printers, (successors to J. Catnach,) 2 and 3 Monmouth Court Seven Dials, London. Sold by Purkess (?) mpton-street, Soho; Clements, Pultney-street; and all Booksellers in Town and Country. .