The Old Farmer’s Almanac for the year 1891 (No. 99), by Robert B. Thomas. Published by William Ware & Co, Boston. A wonderful artifact from the late 19th century with original illustrated paper wrappers featuring seasonal farming scenes and ornate decorative artwork. Complete copy with all pages and end advertising pages present. Paperback soft cover, 48 printed pages. The almanac measures 8" x 5" (203mm x 127mm).

Condition:  The almanac is in overall very good condition. The interior pages are in very good condition, with off-white paper and very minimal yellowing. A few of the monthly calendar pages have small light creases on the top right corners but the remaining pages are generally clean and uncreased. The covers show age-related toning, soiling, and edge/corner wear consistent with an antique paper publication. There is a number written in pencil on the top right corner of the front cover. The binding remains intact.

Details: Beyond the traditional weather forecasts, planting tables, and astronomical data typical of the era, the interior and back covers are packed with delightful period advertisements from late 19th century brands and merchants including Columbia Cycles, Webster's International Dictionary, W. Baker & Co. Baker's Cocoa, King's "Nonpareil" Pens and Sanford's Ink, Arm and Hammer brand Soda and Saleratus, Wistar's Balsam of Wild Cherry, and Fowle's Pile and Humor Cure.

The 1891 edition also includes information and listings of courts of the United States and New England state courts, the public debt, uses for ammonia, tide table, carriage fares in Boston, poetry and prose, domestic and foreign post office regulations.

Article highlights  include: "What shall we do with our woodlands?", "the farmer's home", "the asparagus beetle", "the currant", "chips", "healthfulness of the house", and more.