Historical Almanac Appraisal

Information Please Almanac 1949

This item is identified as the 'Information Please Almanac 1949', a reference book or yearly compendium of facts and statistics. The image displays the title page of the book. The paper appears to be an aged, off-white or cream color, indicative of its age, with a visible slight yellowing or tanning. The text is printed in black ink, featuring a sans-serif typeface for the main title 'INFORMATION PLEASE ALMANAC 1949' and a serif typeface for the editor's name, 'JOHN KIERAN', and the publishing staff details. The publisher is 'FARRAR, STRAUS and COMPANY' in 'New York City'. The book was 'Planned and Supervised by DAN GOLENPAUL ASSOCIATES'. The editorial and research staff members are listed, including Marcus Duffield, Cyrus LeRoy Baldridge, Leonard Baron Rosen, Ronald Kurtz, and Muriel Hecht. A horizontal wavy line graphic is present above and below the publisher information. The physical condition shows signs of age: the top right corner of the page is distinctly creased or folded, which is a common form of wear for paperbacks or older books. The binding edge of the page, where it meets the spine, shows typical curvature from having the book opened. The overall appearance suggests a softcover or paperback volume, though the full binding is not visible. This almanac belongs to the Post-War era, specifically 1949, and would have served as a valuable source of information of the time, prior to the widespread availability of digital data.