ANON. and MOORE (Francis): The British Almanac of the Society for the Diffusion of Useful Knowledge, for the Year 1853. Bound with The Companion to the Almanac; or Year-book of General Information for 1853; bound with Vox Stellarum: or, A Loyal Almanack for ... 1853. , London: Charles Knight, [1852];

pp.96; 272; 60. Engr. illus. Full red morocco gilt, a.e.g. Edges a little rubbed, else v.gd. The last 60 pages are what became 'Old Moore's Almanac', printed in red and black. Hints to Emigrants includes: 'The ordinary expense of a passage to Australia is, for first-class passengers, about £50, exclusive of wine, spirits, and beer; livestock, poultry, plate, table-linen and glass are provided...' - but they had to provide their own beds, bed-linen and towels. (Book ref. 3644)  £45.00

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