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LONDON ALMANACK FOR THE YEAR OF CHRIST 1843 by [Miniature Almanack] - 1842

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LONDON ALMANACK FOR THE YEAR OF CHRIST 1843 by [Miniature Almanack] - 1842

LONDON ALMANACK FOR THE YEAR OF CHRIST 1843

by [Miniature Almanack]

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London: Company of Stationers, 1842. First edition. Binding worn and cracked, inner hinge cracked. Poor. Extra page laid in. First edition. Miniature book (2 1/4" X 1 1/4"). Illustrated, including engraved frontispiece of Terminus of Sun Fire Office Threadneedle Street on four pages. Bound wallet style in brown diced morocco with slot for magnifying glass, a.e.g. Welsh 4652.
  • Bookseller First Folio US (US)
  • Book Condition Used - Binding worn and cracked, inner hinge cracked. Poor. Extra page laid in
  • Quantity Available 1
  • Edition First edition
  • Publisher Company of Stationers
  • Place of Publication London
  • Date Published 1842

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LONDON ALMANACK FOR THE YEAR OF CHRIST 1829
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LONDON ALMANACK FOR THE YEAR OF CHRIST 1829

by [Miniature Almanack]

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Used - Clasp not functioning, all else very good
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London: Company of Stationers, 1829. First edition. Clasp not functioning, all else very good. First edition. Miniature book (1 1/8" X 1 1/4"). Bound in in folding pocket style in full green straight grain morocco with brass edges and brass clasp, a.e.g., pink silk endpapers and with a pocket inside. Welsh 4633.
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[24] pp.Ornately bound "pocket" London almanack; an entirely steel-engraved miniature publication for the year 1851. The almanack contains an explanation of its use (including an overview of the dominical letter, golden number, epact and cycle of the sun for the year 1851), a 4 page view of the "mansions of the Earl Spencer and the Earl of Ellesmere in the green park" (engraved by H. Adlard), an overview of sun and moon eclipses in that year, the calendar, a "regal table" (overview of British monarchs since 1066), an overview of the Royal family of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert and their children, lists of great officers of state of Great Britain and Ireland, an overview of stamps, bills and promissory notes, and finally a list of "transfer days at the bank &c." (including the South Sea House and India House).The London Almanack was published by the Company of Stationers from the end of the 17th century until the end of the 19th century. They are of special interest for their fine publisher's… Read More
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[24] pp.Rare remarkable "pocket" London almanack; an entirely engraved miniature publication for the year 1788. The almanac contains an explanation of its use on the title-page, four full-page portraits of the King of Prussia, the Prince of Orange, the Duke of Brunswick, and the Duke of York, common notes (including the dominical letters, golden number, and religious festive days) for 1788 beneath a half-page view of St. Paul's Cathedral, a calendar, an overview of all British Kings and Queens and the dates of their reign, a list of mayors and sheriffs (1767-1788), one page listing bank holidays, and an overview of the Royal family (King George III and Queen Charlotte and their children) can be found on the final page. The long series of the London Almanack is, according to Bondy, of special interest for the beautiful bindings which were issued or commissioned by the publishers themselves.The binding shows signs of wear, with some minor loss of material around the foot of the spine and a small worm… Read More
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