1840 ALMANACK
Book Description
This annual publication, one of a number at the time, contains original engravings of lunar eclipse's , the planet Saturn and a 'hieroglyphic of the times',
Contains , variously, A Tide Table, The rising and setting of the sun & moon, The equation of time for setting clocks and watches, the rising and setting of the planets, occultations, mutual aspects etc. A table of the law term, A table of Kings & Queens reigns, An account of the eclipses, astrological observations of the four quarters of the year. A hieroglyphic adapted to the times; Stamp duties, Birthday's of the Royal Family etc etc.
Dealer Notes
Approx 4" x 6.5" (10cm x 16.5cm) This annual publication varied with differing contents every year although some things remain constant.
Author
FRANCIS MOORE : VOX STELLARUM
Date
1839
Binding
Hand sewn paper covers
Publisher
J L COX & Sons. London
Illustrator
Uncredited engravings
Condition
Complete and unaccountably clean
Pages
48
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