Oliver and Boyd's New Edinburgh Almanac 1858-1873 RARE! Astronomy, Golf, Science

Oliver and Boyd's New Edinburgh Almanac, a collection of 6 volumes ranging in date from 1858 through to 1875. Published in Edinburgh by Oliver and Boyd. (Volumes 1858, 1862, 1868, 1870, 1871, 1875).These being published when hugely significant world events were taking place such as the publication of Charles Darwin's Origin of Species, the death of Abraham Lincoln, etc.

SCARCE! Recently auctioned in America by PBA Galleries with an estimate of $700-$1000 for three volumes and $1000-$1500 for a different three volumes in their original bindings as these are.

Each volume contains information pertaining to significant dates, commerce, agriculture, law, chronology, statistics, a general register for the British Empire, a national register (civil and ecclesiastical) for Scotland, and a register for the city and county of Edinburgh (also golf courses).

There are also interesting advertisements bound in the rear which include advertisements for literary publications from authors such as John Milton, William Shakespeare, Walter Scott, etc.

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An almanac is an annual publication that contains a variety of information on a wide range of topics, including but not limited to astronomy, astrology, weather, agriculture, and politics. These publications have been in existence since the Middle Ages and are often used as reference guides by farmers, sailors, and other professionals who require knowledge on seasonal patterns and other practical matters.

Oliver and Boyd's New Edinburgh Almanac was a significant publication in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The almanac was first published in 1808 by Oliver and Boyd, a prominent Edinburgh publishing company. It was intended as a comprehensive reference work for Scotland and beyond. The almanac contained a wealth of information on topics such as astronomy, meteorology, trade, and politics, as well as lists of government officials, members of parliament, and other prominent individuals.

It is also an important tool for historians as it provides a valuable record of the social, economic, and political conditions of the time from a first hand perspective.

------------------- Size: 16 cm x 10 cm x (between 4.5cm - 7cm) Total shelf space: ~37 cm. Condition: Very Good (VG+)

Bound preserving most of the original publisher's binding, rebacked on to contemporary leather. Spines with some rubbing and minor discolouration, more significantly to the 1870 volume. Bindings are strong with boards securely attached. Texts collated as complete. Some exceedingly minor spotting throughout some volumes affecting a few leaves but generally text blocks are very clean and fully legible. Some volumes have tipped in advertisements in addition to those usually bound in. The volumes show very well on the shelf. An attractive set of almanacs.