The Tribune Almanac and Political Register for 1859

New York: H. Greeley & Company, 1859. Paperback. Slim duodecimo [19 cm] Light green printed wraps. 80 pp. An almanac published by Horace Greeley, that, besides the usual monthly almanac information, focuses on political subjects. This includes a look at the executive and judicial parts of the US government, lists of the Senate and House of Representatives, etc. Of note is a 6 page article: Utah and the Mormons: A brief Sketch of the rise of Mormonism, and the recent Difficulties in Utah, 37 to 42. GOOD condition. General toning and minor soiling to the covers, with a few spots of staining. Old bookstore blindstamp on the upper front cover. Minor curling and creasing at the corners. Light scattered foxing in the interior.