Suttaby & Co — The Sovereign for 1841

London, Suttaby & Co; Simpkin, Marshall & Co, 1841 . First edition. Leather. The first edition of the scarce 1841 edition of this illustrated almanac, in a handsome straight grain morocco binding with a pencil inserted in a special pocket. A delightful mid 19th century pocket book from Suttaby & Co, who specialised in small, collectible, and often beautifully bound volumes such as this.In a vibrant straight grain morocco binding, with secure flap fastening in full working order. With a pocket in the front pastedown for the storage of loose papers, and a further pocket housing a pencil.Illustrated with a frontispiece, engraved title page, and twelve plates.This reference work includes lists of acts of parliament, banks and bankers, important dates, and notable figures.With two charming contemporary handwritten letters loosely inserted in the pocket, both from a woman - R. Johnson - to her sister. In one, she requests her sister attend a tea on the 8th of August, and in another she informs her sister that she has welcomed a 'little stranger&apos. In the publisher's original straight grain morocco binding, with folding flap fastening in full working order. Externally vibrant, with light rubbing to perimeters. Front hinge lightly strained, but firmly held. Pencil still present in pocket intended for that purpose. Pages clean and bright. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .