Author: Anon:
Title: The Town and Country Almanack for the Year M.DCC.LXXVII.( Being the First after Leap Year, and of the Julian Period 6490. Is Most Respectfully Inscribed to the Rt. Hon. Alexander Kincaid, Lord Provost of Edinburgh;
Description: Edinburgh, Robert and Richerd Wilson, 1777; Hardback. 4.75" x 2.5". Good- condition. 180pp with the Calculations by Mr James Dinwiddie, Mathematician of Dumfries. Blank pages at front & back have been filled with personal accounts from 18th century Owner. A few of these pages have small tears. Body of work clear and tight although the type is small. Contents include : English Lists of the names of Archbishops, King's Household, Admiralty Office, Regiments, Pay of the Army & Navy and more. Irish Lists include : Commissioners of the Revenue , Staff Officers. Scottish Lists include : Agents and Solicitors, Arrival and Departure of Carriers and Posts, Court of the Admiralty, Merchants Hospitals, Officers of the Crown, Post Office, police, Roads to London, Royal Bank and much more. Original 18th century brown worn leather covers with front flap and paper label on spine. Front hinge cracked and fragile. Of great historical and geneology interest. Hard to find.

Keywords: 18th Century Almanck Names Timetabels History Scottish Military


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