1804 - ISAIAH THOMAS' MASSACHUSETTS, CONNECTICUT, RHODE ISLAND, NEW HAMPSHIRE AND VERMONT ALMANACK FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1804 — Containing More Than Usual Astronomical Calculations, A Larger Quantity and Greater Variety, Than Are TO BE Found in Any Other Almanac of Matters, Curious, Useful, and Entertaining — Astronomy Astrology — Featuring Astrological Article of: Anatomy of the Signs As Governed by 12 Constellations
Publisher: Isaiah Thomas, Worcester (1804)
In well preserved condition. The binding is solid and tight, the front wrap has some shelfwear and the back wrap is missing. The pages are crisp and clean save for an ink stain on the first two page and a minor spot or two of foxing on three other pages. Previous owner's name on the last page, in the margin. "Isaiah Thomas (1749-1831), the first printer in Worcester, Mass., the leading publisher of his day, founder of the American Anquitarian Society, historian of the press, and master printer, was renowned for his typography, the popularity of his publications, and the importance of the books he published. First reader of the Declaration of Independence at Congress." [Wikipedia]