Abraham

1807 · ref. 817F32 — New York: Alexander Ming 1807 . Leather. Very Good. 7.5" by 4.5". Not Stated. A very scarce early nineteenth century edition of John Nathan Hutchins' almanac of the movements of the sun moon and planets. The very scarce 1807 edition of 'Hutchins Improved' in a smart full morocco binding with gilt detailing.With calculations made by Abraham Shoemaker this is a charming account of the movements of the sun moon and planets in the year 1807 the '30th year of American Independence' according to the title page. Containing information on eclipses weather tides and lengths of days and nights.With a vignette illustration of the 'Anatomy of Man's body as governed by the twelve constellations' to the verso of the title page.A lovely and very scarce work of almanac of astronomy published in New York at the start of the nineteenth century. Rebound in full morocco with gilt detailing and endpapers renewed. Front joint starting with board holding firm. Attractive gilt dentelles. Internally firmly bound. Small loss to tail of title page with more significant losses to perimeter of final leaf. Small clear tape reinforcements to closed tears of title page and two further leaves. Light handling marks. Very Good Alexander Ming hardcover