Lot 434

John Baer's Sons Agricultural Almanacs 1937-1962

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John Baer's Sons Agricultural Almanacs 1937-1962

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by Atlee Raber Auctioneer
June 15, 2026 6:00 PM EDT
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Dundee, OH, US 44624

A collection of softcover pamphlets titled Agricultural Almanac, published by John Baer's Sons (and John Baer's Sons, Inc.) in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. This group includes multiple annual editions ranging from the 112th volume for the year 1937 to the 137th volume for 1962. Other visible volumes in the collection include the 123rd, 125th (1950), 126th (1951), 127th (1952), 132nd, 133rd, and 136th. Each booklet features a consistent woodcut-style cover illustration depicting two seated allegorical figures beneath a large tree, accompanied by agricultural motifs including a plow, sheaves of wheat, and livestock. The almanacs are saddle-stitched or string-bound, with many featuring a hanging loop or puncture in the upper-left corner intended for household display. Internal contents provide a variety of period information, including monthly calendars with astronomical data, moon phases, and regional weather forecasts. Additional sections include historical summaries such as notes on the American Civil War, editorial advice columns like Advice to Teen-Agers, and miscellaneous features titled Oddities and Newsbits.

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