1840 ALMANACK
Book Description
                        This annual publication, one of a number at the time, contains original engravings of lunar eclipse's , the planet Saturn and a 'hieroglyphic of the times', 
Contains , variously,  A Tide Table, The rising and setting of the sun &  moon, The equation of time for setting clocks and watches, the rising and setting of the planets, occultations, mutual aspects etc. A table of the law term, A table of Kings & Queens reigns, An account of the eclipses, astrological observations of the four quarters of the year. A hieroglyphic adapted to the times; Stamp duties, Birthday's of the Royal Family  etc etc.
                    
                                            Dealer Notes
                            Approx 4" x 6.5" (10cm x 16.5cm) This annual publication varied with differing contents every year although some things remain constant.
                        
                                    
                        Author
                        FRANCIS MOORE : VOX STELLARUM
                    
                    
                                        
                        Date
                        1839
                    
                    
                                        
                        Binding
                        Hand sewn paper covers
                    
                    
                                        
                        Publisher
                        J L COX & Sons. London
                    
                    
                                        
                        Illustrator
                        Uncredited engravings
                    
                    
                                        
                        Condition
                        Complete and unaccountably clean
                    
                    
                                        
                        Pages
                        48
                    
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