The New-Jersey Almanac for 1826, Being the Second After Bissextile or Leap Year. Calculated for the Latitude of Philadelphia.

Trenton, New Jersey: George Sherman, 1825. First Edition. 12mo, 24 pages including the original tied wraps. Published in Trenton, New Jersey, by George Sherman, *The New-Jersey Almanac for 1826* is an interesting example of early nineteenth-century American printing and a valuable reflection of everyday life in the young republic. Calculated for the latitude of Philadelphia, the almanac provided astronomical and calendrical information intended to assist readers in organizing their daily activities throughout the year. Almanacs were among the most widely circulated publications in early America, serving as practical household references for farmers, merchants, and ordinary citizens. Issued during the presidency of John Quincy Adams and the fiftieth anniversary year of American independence, this publication offers a tangible connection to the social and cultural history of the early United States. A desirable piece of early New Jersey Americana, particularly appealing to collectors of regional printing and American ephemera. Some slight wear, loss to the corners, discoloration throughout, else in very good condition. Item #680

Price: $150.00