1862 Ayer’s American Almanac Published by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Massachusetts

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1862 Ayer’s American Almanac

Published by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Massachusetts

 

Original 1862 issue of Ayer’s American Almanac, printed during the height of the Civil War and intended for “Farmers, Planters, Mechanics, Mariners, and All Families.”

 

Retains its bright yellow printed paper wrapper with decorative border and central allegorical vignette. Dated 1862 and published by Dr. J.C. Ayer & Co., Practical and Analytical Chemists, Lowell, Mass., U.S.A.

 

Ayer’s Almanacs were widely distributed across the country and served as both practical reference works and promotional vehicles for Ayer’s patent medicines. Inside are calendar tables, eclipse charts, astronomical diagrams, medical advice, tide tables, and illustrated zodiac plates — offering a fascinating snapshot of mid-19th century science, medicine, and popular belief.

 

A vibrant and highly displayable Civil War–era almanac — an excellent companion to medical, civilian life, or home-front collections.

 

Comes housed in 14 x 8 riker display case with red velvet and descriptive card.

 

Inventory Number: HIS 298

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Ayer’s American Almanac from 1862 with a yellow cover, published in Lowell, Massachusetts for farmers, planters, mechanics, mariners, and families.
An open book with one yellow page of dense text on the left and a white page on the right showing a diagram of a human figure surrounded by text and astrological symbols.
A vintage chart depicts a human figure surrounded by astrological zodiac signs, with body parts labeled to corresponding zodiac symbols. Text above describes eclipses and below lists sign-body part links.
Yellow advertisement for W.M.H. Cogswell in Rockville, CT, listing drugs, medicines, perfumes, toiletries, trusses, bandages, and other goods for sale.
Open book showing a page of text about Ayer’s Sarsaparilla and a January 1862 calendar with astronomical data and weather notes.
An open book displays a page of text on the left and a calendar for June 1862 with lunar phases and almanac information on the right.
Yellow cover of "Ayer's American Almanac" from 1862, published in Lowell, Mass., for farmers, planters, mechanics, mariners, and families; features black printed text and an illustration.
A framed 1862 edition of "Ayer's American Almanac" with a yellow cover, displayed on a red background.

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