Almanac lot x 8 woodcuts American Eagle Great Western steam ship Whig CA
Almanac lot x 8 woodcuts American Eagle Great Western steam ship Whig CA Almanac lot x 8 woodcuts American Eagle Great Western steam ship Whig CA
$ 175.00



Lot of eight (8) different annual Almanacs, printed mid-19th century, 1840-58, all but two are American.

Two nice large woodcuts- one of steamship Great Western, the other rural scene with large heraldic eagle and signed in plate by the engraver. Whig Almanac contains article relating to California in 1851.

Short video captures condition much better than words. Please watch prior to purchase to ensure a clear understanding of the lot. Nicer lot than typical for the type.

Lot includes 8 issues; 1840-58.

White's Celestial Atlas, 1844, London.

The Whig Almanac, 1852, New York.

Norton's Literary Almanac, 1852, New York.

Vox Stellarum, or, A Loyal Almanack, 1844, London.

Hutchins' Improved Family Almanac, 1855 &1856 , New York & New Brunswick, NJ.

The Great Western Almanac, 1858, Philadelphia. Numerous woodcuts throughout.

Der Neue Readinger Calender, 1840, Reading Pennsylvania. Tiny moon & zodiac woodcuts, great U.S. heraldic Eagle cover.

Smallest booklet measures: 7 1/8" H x 4 5/8" W.
Largest booklet measures: 8 5/8" H X 6 3/4" W.

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