The Herbalist Almanac - 1931 Edition

Certified Artifact | Wild Island Heritage Collection An extraordinary survivor of early American herbalism, The Herbalist Almanac (1931) stands as one of the most significant and visually captivating examples of apothecary publishing in the early 20th century. Produced during a period of renewed interest in folk medicine and plant-based healing, this edition merges artistry, advertising, and ethnobotanical knowledge into a singular cultural artifact. This copy is believed to be one of the only surviving examples in very good condition, retaining its full illustrated cover, original advertisements, and complete pagination. The faint pencil notation visible at the upper margin of the inner first page (“N 24”) provides a trace of its prewar cataloging — an evocative marker of its passage through nearly a century of collectors’ hands. Each page reflects a moment in herbal history: early American remedies for man and beast, folk recipes, planting charts, and the mystique of rural medicine