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A Pocket almanack for the year of our Lord 1785 : Being the first after leap year, and the ninth of American independence. Calculated for the use of the commonwealth of Massachusetts, in latitude 42. 30. north. Longitude 69. 23. w. from London.

Other author/creatorLow, Nathanael, 1740-1808.
Format Book and Microform
Publication InfoBoston : Printed and sold by T. & J. Fleet, at the Bible and Heart in Cornhill, [1784]
Description24 unnumbered pages, 84 pages ; 14 cm (12mo)
Subject(s)
Series Early American imprints. First series ; no. 18469
Early American imprints. First series ; no. 18469. ^A478749
General noteEntered by Evans under the publishers, Thomas and John Fleet, who are named in the 1789, 1791, and 1794-96 issues as editors of the Register.
General noteThe almanac was probably calculated by Nathanael Low. The notes on eclipses are practically identical with those in his An astronomical diary or almanack for 1785, also published by Fleet. The calculations on the calendar pages are identical in part and in part vary slightly.
General noteAdvertised in the Boston gazette, Nov. 15, 1784.
General note"A register for the Commonwealth of Massachusetts."--84 p., 2nd count.
General notePublisher's advertisement, p. 52.
General note"The definitive treaty between Great Britain and the United States of America; sign'd at Paris, Sept. 3, 1783."--p. 53-58.
General note"Alterations and additions"--p. 82.
References Evans 18469
References Drake, M. Almanacs, 3348
Reproduction noteJoyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 18469).
Genre/formAlmanacs Massachusetts 1785.
Genre/formBooksellers' advertisements Massachusetts Boston.

Available Items

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Joyner NC Microfiche MICROFICHE AM35E NO. 18469 ✔ Available