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Item Specifics:
Year: 1900 (Edition No. 108)
Author: Robert B. Thomas
Publisher: Charles D. Brown (Gloucester, Mass. Imprint)
Condition: Excellent / Near-Mint Antique Condition
Full Description:
Up for sale is an exceptionally well-preserved copy of The Old Farmer’s Almanac for the year 1900. This is the 108th edition of the iconic periodical.
This specific copy is a rare find for collectors due to its immaculate condition. While most almanacs from this era show heavy wear from kitchen or barn use, this copy has been carefully preserved for over 125 years.
Key Features of this Copy:
Local History: Features the local merchant imprint for Charles D. Brown of Gloucester, Mass. on the front cover, making it a fantastic piece of Cape Ann/Massachusetts ephemera.
Condition Report: The edges are crisp with no major chips or tears. The binding is tight and intact. Aside from the natural, uniform \"tanning\" of the paper (expected for 1900 wood-pulp paper), it is in \"gift-quality\" condition.
Content: Includes the famous weather forecasts, astronomical tables, \"The Man of the Signs,\" and charming turn-of-the-century advertisements and anecdotes.
Shipping: Will be shipped flat in a reinforced mailer with acid-free protection to ensure it arrives in its current pristine state.