Rider's British Merlin 1748 Cardanus Rider - Astrology Husbandry Astronomy Fairs

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Rider's British Merlin: For the Year of our Lord God 1748. Being Bissextile or Leap-Year. Adorn'd With Many Delightful and Useful Verities, Fitting All Capacities in the Island of Great Britain's Monarchy. With Notes of Husbandry, Fairs, Marts, and Tables For Many Necessary Uses. Compiled for His Country's Benefit, by Cardanus Rider. London; Printed by R. Nutt, for the Company of Statiouers; 1748.

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Rider's British Merlin is an 18th-century almanac that provided information on a wide range of topics, including astrology, astronomy, weather forecasting, medical advice, and even recipes. It was a popular publication in its time and was often consulted by people for practical advice and information. The almanac was named after the wizard Merlin, a figure from Arthurian legend who was associated with magic and prophecy.

It was formatted as a yearly calendar with astrological notes, holidays, husbandry advice and weather notes. Following the calendar were geographical descriptions, descriptions of the high-ways, and names, dates, & locations of fairs.

This specific volume includes an original advertisement for artificial teeth and is bound in a stunning 18th century red leather binding with original metal clasps present.

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Size: 13 x 8 x 1.5 cm.

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Condition: Very Good (VG-)

Minor wear to spine. Very minor fragment of the headcap lacking (pictured). Both boards securely attached with very minor wear to joints and hinges. Very minor break to rear joint. Very minor scratches, rubbing, and marks on boards. Pen date inscriptions on both boards. Minor warping of boards. Minor shelf wear. Light toning to page edges. Text block lightly toned with very minor foxing. Numerous pen inscription from the original owner on blanks; bound before the almanac, between calendar pages, and at the rear.