The World 1898 Almanac and Encyclopedia Vol. V No. 52 [ Spanish American War Supplements , Pulitzer ]

Description

Special re-release of Pulitzer ‘s World Almanac and Encyclopedia for 1898, originally published in January, with hastily inserted pink tinged supplement dated April 25, 1898 announcing the declaration of the Spanish American War four days earlier. Further includes a second uncolored supplement on War Taxes approved June 13th and taking effect on July 1.

 

Pulitzer, Joseph. The World 1898 Almanac and Encyclopedia Vol. V No. 52. New York, The Press Publishing Co – Pulitzer Building, 1898

 

A project of Joseph Pulitzer — publisher of the New York World, rival of William Randolph Hearst, and author of the introduction — this almanac and encyclopedia serves as a fascinating relic from his printing empire and the role both he and Hearst played in the rush to war with Spain and the start of American Imperialism. Based on the inclusion of the second supplement, it appears that this edition of Pulitzer ‘s almanac had been further updated in the summer ahead of the Spanish American war ‘s end that August. Further, the well preserved wraps date from only two years after the introduction of the World’s four-color printing press.

In addition to the war supplements, the text contains numerous ads for contemporary companies and services — including Old Crow Rye and a Brooklyn rehabilitation clinic for “the opium habit” — as well as information on missionary and temperance societies, Freemasonry, and veterans groups from the Civil War and War of 1812. Also includes reports on the size and capabilities of European armed forces and weaponry as well as other statistics noted as relevant to the war on the front wrap. Of local historical interest, there are numerous contemporary street maps of Manhattan and Brooklyn including maps of now defunct elevated rail and street car lines, as well as information about the contemporary fare rates for New York cabs.

No copies found in OCLC as of September 2021.

 

8vo, 568pp, perfect bound periodical with pictorial wraps. Minor creasing with partial chip tearing to front wrap lower corner and top edge. Reading wear with losses to top and bottom spine ends. Creasing to wrap joints with color losses to back wrap joint. Back wrap corners bumped with color losses, partial loss to top spine joint edge. Bookblock corners worn. Minor separation and glue visible at front and back hinges. Occasional doggearring. Pg 563-4 loose with wear damage to exposed edges. Good condition.

 

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