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[Beckwith's Almanac No. 21] The Anatomy of a Man's Body according to the Twelve Constellations.

[New Haven, Connecticut]: [George Beckwith], [July 1867]. A scarce copy of an 1868 almanac published by George Beckwith (Issue No. 21) in New Haven for residents of Connecticut and adjacent states. This copy lacks the original wrappers and at least the first leaf. The almanac features the following content: eclipses, seasons, and tide tables; rates of postage; "The Anatomy of Man's Body" according to "The Twelve Constellations"; moon phases, high, tide, etc. for each month; and a "Chronicle of Events" in Connecticut from 1 July 1866 to 1 July 1867, comprised mainly of death announcements. Single vol. (7.25" by 4.5"). Good. Toned with water staining, dust soiling, some chipping/short tears. Lacking original wrappers and at least one leaf (cf. Hathi Trust copy).

Price: $125.00

Item #23000492

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