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John Jerman | The American Almanack … for 1753

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June 24, 06:00 PM GMT

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2,000 - 3,000 USD

Bid

1,200 USD

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John Jerman


The American Almanack for For the Year of Christian Account 1753, ... Fitted to the Latitude of forty degrees north, and a Meridian of five hours west from London, but may without much error serve from Newfoundland to South-Carolina. Philadelphia: Printed by B. Franklin and D. Hall, [1752]


Foolscap 8vo (170 x 100 mm). Woodcut borders and anatomical man; lacking advertisement (C4), browning, a few stray spots. Stitched self-wrappers; a few stains. Housed in custom slipcase and folding chemise.


Very rare. Miller and ESTC locate copies only at the Franklin Institute and the Library of Congress.


REFERENCES

Miller 553; ESTC W9247; Evans 6858; Hildeburn 1261; Drake 9741