Father Abraham's almanack, (on an entire new plan.) For the year of our Lord, 1759 : ... To which is added, an exact and nice representation of His Majesty the King of Prussia, done on a folio copper plate ... Likewise, an exact plan of Louisbourg, with a succinct account ... / By Abraham Weatherwise, gent.

Other author Weatherwise, Abraham.
Other author Dawkins, Henry, -1786?, engraver.
Other author J. M. engraver.
Format Microform
Publication InfoPhiladelphia : Printed and sold by W. Dunlap, at the newest-printing-office, on the south side of the Jersey-market, and but three doors from the corner of Second-Street, [1758]
Description40 unnumbered pages, 3 unnumbered leaves of plates (1 folded) : illustrations, map, portrait ; 17 cm (8vo)
Subjects

SeriesEarly American imprints. First series ; no. 8280
Early American imprints. First series ; no. 8280. ^A478749
Early American imprints. First series ; no. 41019. ^A478749
General noteAdvertised in the Pennsylvania gazette, Philadelphia, Nov. 16, 1758.
General noteParentheses substituted for square brackets in title transcription.
General noteTwo states noted. The first has a three-line imprint, the table of distances on p. [38], and the list of courts on p. [36-37]. The second has a four-line imprint with the added words: "where also may be had, exceeding neat pocket almanacks, for the year 1759." The table of distances is on p. [36] and the list of courts on p. [37-38].
General noteSignatures: [A]⁴ B-E⁴.
General noteFrontispiece signed H.D., probably Henry Dawkins. The portrait has legend: "Frederick the Third [i.e. Second] the great King of Prussia. J.M. ae. 14 sculp. 1758. Sold by J. Turner, in Arch Street Philadelphia."
References Evans 8280
References Bristol B1947
References Shipton & Mooney 41019
References Hildeburn, C.R. Pennsylvania, 1611
References Drake, M. Almanacs, 9800
Reproduction noteJoyner- Microfiche. [New York : Readex Microprint, 1985] 11 x 15 cm. (Early American imprints. First series ; no. 8280; 41019).
Genre/formAlmanacs Pennsylvania 1759.