John Jerman | The American Almanack ... for 1731 — the only known copy in private hands
Description
John Jerman
The American Almanack for For the Year of Christian Account 1731. Fitted to the Latitude of forty degrees north, and a Meridian of five hours west from London, but may without much error serve from Newfoundland to Carolina. Philadelphia: Printed and Sold by B. Franklin and H. Meredith, at the New Printing-Office near the Market, [1730]
8vo in half-sheets (157 x 92 mm). Woodcut borders; title silked, margins with Japanese tissue repairs, browning and soiling. Full antique brown calf, covers decoratively tooled in blind. Slipcase and chemise.
This is the earliest surviving almanac printed by Franklin, and the only known copy in private hands.
PROVENANCE
Stuart E. Karu (Sotheby’s, 16 June 1992, lot 6) — Dr. John R. Hansell
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Miller 21; ESTC W9241; Evans 3292; Hildeburn 403; Drake 9544
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Jay T. Snyder Collection Sothebys June 24, 2026 Lot 6 ($35,840)
