Rider’s British Merlin: For the Year of our Lord God 1769
Language: English
Published by Company of Stationers, London, 1769
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Botoi Antiquarian Books, Hemel Hempstead, United KingdomBotoi Antiquarian Books
AbeBooks seller since March 6, 2026
Condition: Used - Fair
£ 115.00
Quantity: 1 available
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A genuine 1769 Georgian pocket almanack titled Rider’s British Merlin, compiled by Cardanus Rider and printed in London for the Company of Stationers. A small-format annual publication typical of the period, containing calendars, astronomical tables, agricultural notes, and general practical information for daily use. These almanacks were widely carried and heavily used, making complete surviving examples increasingly scarce. This copy is complete, with title page present and all sections intact. Internally readable throughout. Bound in original leather, now heavily worn, with loss to the surface and clear signs of age and use. The binding remains fragile but still holds the text block together. The interior shows age-related toning, staining, and handling wear. Several early ownership inscriptions and ink markings appear to the front and rear blanks, adding to its period character. A well-used but complete example of an 18th-century English almanack, offering authentic insight into everyday life and printed ephemera of the Georgian period.…
Seller Inventory # RB010
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Rider’s British Merlin: For the Year of our Lord God 1769
- Author
- Rider, Cardanus
- Publisher
- Company of Stationers, London
- Publication year
- 1769
- Condition
- Fair
- Dust jacket
- No Jacket
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
Botoi Antiquarian Books
Hemel Hempstead, United Kingdom
AbeBooks seller since March 6, 2026
Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
| Item | 14 to 45 business days | 5 to 10 business days |
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Botoi Antiquarian Books is an independent bookseller offering a selection of antiquarian and illustrated books, historical folios, and engraved works, with particular emphasis on material dating from the seventeenth to nineteenth centuries. Our stock reflects a general interest in history, religion, art, and early illustrated editions. All items are carefully examined and described as accurately as possible, with clear photographs provided to assist buyers in assessing condition. We aim to present genuine historical works suitable for collectors, researchers, and readers with an interest in the history of the printed book. Books are securely packed and dispatched promptly to ensure safe arrival. Enquiries are always welcome, and additional information or photographs can be provided upon request.…
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Botoi Antiquarian Books
United Kingdom
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Botoi Antiquarian Books specialises in antiquarian, collectible, and unusual works, with a focus on older editions, illustrated volumes, and historically significant texts.
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