The gentleman's diary, or the mathematical repository....; The lady's diary or, woman's almanack....; Vox stellarum or, a loyal almanack....; Merlinus liberatus. An almanack for the year of our redemption, 1806....; Old poor Robin. An almanack....; Speculum Anni, or the season on the seasons....; The coelestial atlas....
London: Nichols and Son; J. Adlard; Cox, Son and, Baylis; William Thorne; G. Woodfall; Luke Hanford, 1812. 7 volumes in one. Each volume 48 pp., separated by leather tabs. FIRST EDITIONS. Printed in red and black; text illustrations throughout. Contemporary red straight-grained morocco, gilt spine and edges. Owner’s not that “Mrs. Donaldson will add this to her stock of Robins, from her very affectionate (initials).”. Item #20054
First editions of these entertaining almanacs for the year 1812 which (as mentioned in all of the printings) was a leap year. Included are a great variety of puzzles, enigmas, riddles, mathematical questions and solutions. One contains arts and sciences for the “Fair Sex”; a number are astronomical almanacs of eclipses, tides, and information on the moon and stars, and ephemera. There are quite a few astrological observations, a chronology of remarkable events throughout history, details of current “inventions,” and newsworthy affairs from around Europe, as well as a discussion of how climate affects behavior. Of special interest is a long poem on the “modern fine lady.”.
Price: $650.00