Raphael’s Almanac / The Prophetic Messenger, 1916-1963

Raphael’s Almanac / Prophetic Messenger, The, 1916-1963

Editor:

• Raphael, the Astrologer of the 19th Century ([1879]-1961)
• Raphael the 19th Century Astrologer (cover attrib.) / Raphael the astrologer of the 19th century (title page attrib.) (1941-2, US editions only)
• Raphael, Edwin, the World Famous Astrologer (1962-3)

Publication credits:

• Published by W. Foulsham & Co., 5 Pilgrim Street, Ludgate Hill, London / The American News Co. and Brentanos, New York (1916 ed.)
• Published by W. Foulsham & Co., Ltd., 61 Fleet Street, E.C.4, London / The American News Co. and Brentanos, New York (1918; 1920-2 eds.)
• Published by W. Foulsham & Co., Ltd., 61 Fleet Street, E. C. 4, London (1919 ed.)
• Published by W. Foulsham & Co., Ltd., 10 & 11, Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, E. C. 4, London / The American News Co. and Brentanos, New York (1923-1934 eds.)
• Published by W. Foulsham & Co., Ltd. 10 & 11, Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, E. C. 4, London / The American News Co., New York / David McKay Co., Philadelphia / Brentanos, Chicago (1935 ed.)
• Published by W. Foulsham & Co., Ltd. 10 & 11 Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, E. C. 4, London (1936-1940 eds.)
• Published by W. Foulsham & Co., Ltd. 20 & 21 Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, E. C. 4, London (1941-6-1953, and 1955 British eds.)
• David McKay Company, Washington Square, Philadelphia / W. Foulsham & Co., Ltd., London, England (1941-2 American eds.)
• World Astrology, Inc. 9 Rockefeller Plaza, New York 20, N. Y. in conjunction with W. Foulsham & Co. Ltd. (1948 American ed.)
• Published by W. Foulsham & Co., Ltd. 20 & 21 Red Lion Court, Fleet Street, E. C. 4, London / W. Foulsham & Co. (Canada) Ltd. 184 Front Street East, Toronto, Canada (1956 ed.)
• Published by W. Foulsham & Co., Ltd., Standbrook House, 2-5 Old Bond Street, W.1, London / W. Foulsham & Company (Canada) Ltd. 184 Front Street East, Toronto, Ontario, Canada (1957-62 eds.)
• Published by W. Foulsham & Co., Ltd. Yeovil Road, Slough, Bucks / W. Foulsham & Company (Canada) Ltd. 184 Front Street East, Toronto, Canada (1963 ed.)

Full title, holdings and binding format and presentation notes (integrated under a single listing for each year as a result of the title changing often and the year details being integrated in them):

• [Ninety-Sixth Year.] Raphael’s Almanac; or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1916. Predictions of the Events and the Weather. The Great War. A Colored Hieroglyphic. Original paper covers (slightly chipped and torn, especially at spine). [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [Coloured folding frontis. backed with advertisements] + [3] + [pp. 4-126]  + [2 pages of advertisements] + [48] pp (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1916. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) + [rear cover featuring 2 pages of advertisements]
• [Ninety-eighth Year.] Raphael’s Almanac; or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1918. Predictions of the Events and the Weather. The Great War. A Remarkable Hieroglyphic. Original paper covers (torn and slightly chipped at spine). [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [Monochrome folding frontis. backed with advertisements] + [3] + [pp. 4-85] + [pp. 86-91 of advertisements] + [5 further pages of advertisements] + [rear cover featuring 2 pages of advertisements]
• Raphael’s Almanac; or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1919. Predictions of the Events and the Weather. The Great War. A Remarkable Hieroglyphic’ Ninety-ninth Year. Original paper covers (outer margin of front cover slightly chipped; top of spine slightly torn). [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [3] + [pp. 4-86] + [pp. 87-91 of advertisements] + [5 further pages of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1919. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) + [rear cover featuring 2 pages of advertisements]
• [One Hundredth Year.] Raphael’s Almanac; or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1920. Predictions of the Events and the Weather. A Remarkable Hieroglyphic. Original paper front cover only (heavily chipped at margins, and detached; rear cover missing). Staplebound pamphlet. [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [3] + [pp. 4-92] + [4 pages of advertisements]
• [100 & 1st Year.] Raphael’s Almanac; or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1921. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month. Numerous Useful Tables. – A Remarkable Hieroglyphic. Original paper covers (moderate chipping to extremities of spine). [Front cover backed with table of contents and advertisement] + [3] + [pp. 4-56] + [2 pages of advertisements] + [1] + [pp. 60-93] (‘Companion to Raphael’s Almanac’) + [3 pages of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1921. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) + [rear cover featuring 2 pages of advertisements]
• [102nd Year.] Raphael’s Almanac, or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1922. Predictions of the Events and the Weather. A Remarkable Hieroglyphic. Original paper covers (front cover heavily marginally chipped; foot of spine chipped).  [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [3] + [pp. 4-124] + [4 pages of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1922. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) + [rear cover featuring 2 pages of advertisements]
• [103rd Year.] Raphael’s Almanac or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1923 with which is incorporated Orion’s Almanac. Predictions of the Events and the Weather^[1]. A Remarkable Hieroglyphic. Paper covers. Staplebound pamphlet. [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [3] + [pp. 4-124] + [4 pages of advertisements] + [rear cover featuring 2 pages of advertisements]
•  [104th Year.] Raphael’s Almanac or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1924 with which is incorporated Orion’s Almanac. Predictions of the Events and the Weather. A Coloured Hieroglyphic. Paper covers (wear to foot of spine). [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [Coloured folding frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-120] + [8 pages of advertisements] + [rear cover featuring 2 pages of advertisements]
• [105th Year.] Raphael’s Almanac or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1925 with which is incorporated Orion’s Almanac. Predictions of the Events and the Weather. A Coloured Hieroglyphic. Paper covers. [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [Coloured folding frontis. backed with advertisements] + [3] + [pp. 4-122] + [6 pages of advertisements] + [rear cover featuring 2 pages of advertisements]
• [106th Year.] Raphael’s Almanac or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1926. With which is incorporated Orion’s Almanac. Predictions of the Events and the Weather. A Coloured Hieroglyphic. Paper covers. [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [Coloured folding frontis. backed with advertisements] + [3] + [pp. 4-130] + [6 pages of advertisements] + [rear cover inc. 2 pages of advertisements]
• [107th Year.] Raphael’s Almanac or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1927. With which is incorporated Orion’s Almanac. Predictions of the Events and the Weather[.] A Coloured Hieroglyphic. Paper covers (front cover chipped at upper outer corner; rear cover slightly also at upper margin). [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [Coloured folding frontis. backed with advertisements] + [3] + [pp. 4-132] + [4 pages of advertisements] + [rear cover inc. 2 pages of advertisements]
• [108th Year] Raphael’s Almanac or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1928. With which is incorporated Orion’s Almanac. Predictions of the Events and the Weather[.] A Coloured Hieroglyphic. Paper covers. [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [Coloured folding frontis. backed with advertisements] + [3] + [pp. 4-136] + [rear cover featuring 2 pages of advertisements]
• [109th Year] Raphael’s Almanac or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1929 with which is incorporated Orion’s Almanac. Predictions of the Events and the Weather[.] A Remarkable Hieroglyphic^[2]. Paper front cover only (periphery of front cover and extremities of spine chipped; rear cover missing). [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [Coloured folding frontis. backed with advertisements] + [3] + [pp. 4-134] + [2 pages of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1929. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’)
• [110th Year] Raphael’s Almanac or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1930 with which is incorporated Orion’s Almanac. Predictions of the Events and the Weather[.] A Coloured Hieroglyphic. Paper covers (slightly torn towards foot of spine). [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [Coloured folding frontis. backed with advertisements] + [3] + [pp. 4-136] + [rear cover featuring 2 pages of advertisements]
• [111th Year] Raphael’s Almanac or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1931 with which is incorporated Orion’s Almanac. Predictions of the Events and the Weather[.] A Remarkable Hieroglyphic. Paper covers. [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [Coloured folding frontis. backed with advertisements] + [3] + [pp. 4-136] + [48pp] (‘ Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1931. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) + [rear cover featuring 2 pages of advertisements]
• [112th Year] Raphael’s Almanac or the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1932 with which is incorporated Orion’s Almanac. Predictions of the Events and the Weather[.] A Remarkable Hieroglyphic. Paper covers. [1 page of advertisements] + [Folding frontis. backed with advertisements] + [3] + [pp. 4-134] + [2 pages of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘ Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1932. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) + [rear cover featuring 2 pages of advertisements]
• [113th Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1933 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each month[.] Numerous Useful Tables. – A Coloured Hieroglyphic. Paper covers. (Tears to spine and parts of front hinge; 1 cm tear to outer edge of front cover.) [Front cover backed with advertisements] + [Folding frontis. backed with advertisements] + [3] + [pp. 4-84] + [2 pages of advertisements] + [pp. 87-111] + [4 pages of advertisements] + [pp. 116-132] + [4 pages of advertisements] + [rear cover featuring 2 pages of advertisements]
• [114th Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1934 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather[.] A Remarkable Hieroglyphic. Paper covers. [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [Coloured folding frontis. backed with advertisements] + [3] + [pp. 4-132] + [4 pages of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1934. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) + [rear cover featuring 2 pages of advertisements]
• [115th Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1935 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[.] Numerous Useful Tables – A Coloured Hieroglyphic. Paper covers (slight separation to extremities of rear hinge). [Front cover backed with advertisements] + [Coloured folding frontis. backed with advertisements] + [3] + [pp. 4-84] + [pp. 85-109] (= “The Companion to Raphael’s Almanac containing Birthday Information[;] also The prospects of any child born during the year 1935”) + [pp. 110-12] + [pp. 113-4 of advertisements] + [pp. 115-136] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1935. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) + [rear cover featuring 2 pages of advertisements]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1936: Amazing Predictions of the Destiny of Nations and Individuals{;] A Remarkable Hieroglyphic[;] 1936 World Prosperity? [;] Fortunate Birthdays’ (cover title) / ‘[116th Year:] Raphael’s Almanac or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1936 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology[.] A Coloured Hieroglyphic’ (inner title). Paper covers^[3]. [Coloured folding frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-154] + [6 pages of advertisements]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1937[:] Includes the Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1937[;] Predictions of the Destiny of Nations and Individuals’ (cover title) / ‘[117th Year:] Raphael’s Almanac or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1936 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology[.] A Coloured Hieroglyphic’ (inner title). Paper covers. [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [Coloured folding frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-154] + [6 pages of advertisements] + [stub of torn out leaf of advertisements] + [rear cover backed with 1 page of advertisements]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1938[:] Amazing Predictions of the Destiny of Nations and Individuals[;] A Remarkable Hieroglyphic[;] 1938 World Prosperity?[;] Fortunate Birthdays’ (cover title) / ‘[118th Year:] Raphael’s Almanac or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1938 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology[.] A Coloured Hieroglyphic’ (inner title). Paper covers. [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [Coloured folding frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-154] + [5 pages of advertisements] + [p. 160 of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1938. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) + [rear cover backed with 1 page of advertisements]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1939[:] Amazing Predictions of the Destiny of Nations and Individuals[;] A Remarkable Hieroglyphic[;] Hitler’s Next Move? Fortunate Birthdays’ (cover title) / ‘[119th Year:] Raphael’s Almanac or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1939 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology[.] A Coloured Hieroglyphic’ (inner title). Paper covers (light wear at extremities of spine). [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [Coloured folding frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-154] + [5 pages of advertisements] + [p. 160 of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1939. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) + [rear cover backed with 1 page of advertisements]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1940[:] The Fateful Year 1940[;] What the Stars Foretell[;] Amazing World Prophecies[;] Fortunate Birthdays’ (cover title) / ‘[120th Year:] Raphael’s Almanac or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1940 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology[.] A Coloured Hieroglyphic’ (inner title). Paper covers (light wear at extremities of spine). (Tear to outer margin of final leaf.) [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [Coloured folding frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-154] + [5 pages of advertisements] + [p. 160 of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1940. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) + [rear cover backed with 1 page of advertisements]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1941[:] When Will Peace Come? Hitler’s Split Mind[;] Amazing World Prophecies[;] Your Birthday Luck’ (cover title) / ‘[121st Year:] Raphael’s Almanac or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1941 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology[.] A Coloured Hieroglyphic’ (inner title). Paper covers (light wear along spine, with chipping at its foot). [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [Coloured folding frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-140] + [4 pages of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1941. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) + [rear cover backed with 1 page of advertisements]
• Raphael’s Prophetic Almanac for the Year 1941[:] America at War? Hitler’s Split Mind[;] Winston Churchill’s Future[;] Your Personal Prospects in 1941[;] Can Stalin Trust Hitler? World Prophecies[;] When Will Peace Come? Britain’s Final Victory and other amazing articles’ (cover title) / ‘[121st Year of Publication:] Raphael’s Prophetic Almanac for 1941 Published October 1940 with which is Incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs[:] Your Personal Horoscope for 1941[;] Predictions of Events of the World that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology’ (inner title). [US edition]. Paper covers (top 4cm and bottom inch of spine torn). [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [1] + [pp. 2-128] + [rear cover backed with 1 page of advertisements]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1942[:] U.S.A. and the War[;] Future of Europe[;] World Prophecies[;] End of Ribbentrop’ (cover title) / ‘[122nd Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1942, with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology[.] A Coloured Hieroglyphic’ (inner title). Paper covers (minor chipping to extremities of spine). [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [Coloured folding frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-138] + [6 pages of advertisements] + [rear cover backed with 1 page of advertisements]
• Raphael’s Prophetic Almanac for the Year 1942[:] Victory at Hand? The Dionne Quintuplets[;] The Duke of Windsor’s Future[;] What 1942 Holds for You[;] A Thumbnail Horoscope For Every Day In the Year[;] Hitler’s World In Ruins[;] Is Your Money Safe?[;] Where is Lindbergh Headed and other amazing articles’ (cover title) / ‘[122nd Year of Publication:] Raphael’s Prophetic Almanac for 1942 Published October, 1941 with which is Incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs[:] Your Personal Horoscope for 1942[;] Predictions of Events of the World that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology’ (inner title). [US Edition.] Paper covers. [Front cover backed with 1 page of advertisements] + [1] + [pp. 2-128] + [rear cover backed with 1 page of advertisements]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1943[:] Raphael’s World War Prophecies[;] Will Hitler be Assassinated?’ (cover title) / ‘[123rd Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1943, with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology’ (inner title). Paper covers. [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-124] + [4 pages of advertisements] + [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1944[:] Startling World Wide Prophecies[;] The Problem of Japan’ (cover title) / ‘[124th Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1944, with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology’ (inner title). Paper covers (front cover slightly torn at some margins and extremities of joint with spine). [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-125] + [3 pages of advertisements] + [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1945[:] World Wide Prophecies[;] Great Britain’s Political Future[;] The End of Japan?’ (cover title) / ‘[125th Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1945. With which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology’ (inner title). Errata slip to ephemeris laid-in loose. Paper covers (slight wear to extremities of spine). [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-92] + [4 pages of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1945. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) + [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1946[:] 1946 Predictions[;] Will Stalin Survive? Voice of the Heavens’ (cover title) / ‘[126th Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1946 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology’ (inner title). Paper covers (chipping to extremities of spine, lower outer corner of front cover and lower inner corner of rear cover). [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-92] + [4 pages of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1946. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) + [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1947[:] World Prophecies [;] Marriage and You[;] Britain and U.S.A. (cover title) / ‘[127th Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1947 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology’ (inner title). Paper covers (light chipping to upper inner corner of front cover). [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-122] + [6 pages of advertisements] + [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1948[:] 1948 World Preview [;] Everyday Guide to Success (cover title) / ‘[128th Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1948 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology’ (inner title). Paper covers. [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-154] + [1 page of advertisements] + [table] + [4 pages of advertisements] + [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]
• Raphael’s Astrological Almanac 1948^[4][:] Will President Truman Serve Another Term? – on Page 21[;] 1948 Everyday Guide[;] Horoscopes of Famous Movie Stars[;] Whither U. S. A.? Postal Information and a Complete Aspectarian’ (cover title) / ‘[128th Year of Publication] Raphael’s Astrological Almanac for 1948 Published October, 1947 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs[:] Your Personal Horoscope for 1948[;] You and Marriage[;] Predictions of Events of the World[;]Numerous Useful Tables[;] Horoscopes of World Celebrities[;] Farmers’ Information’ (inner title). Paper covers (tearing down hinges towards foot of spine and at top of front hinge). [Front cover backed by 1 page of advertisements] + [2] + [pp. 3-96] + [rear cover backed by 1 page of advertisements]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1949[:] 1949 World Preview[;] Everyday Guide to Success’ (cover title) / ‘[129th Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1949 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology’ (inner title). Paper covers. [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-154] + [4 pages of advertisements] + [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1950[:] 1950 World Preview[;] Whither Gr. Britain and U.S.A.[;] Your Guide to Success’ (cover title) / ‘[130th Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1949 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology’ (inner title). Paper covers. [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-125] + [3 pages of advertisements] + [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1951[:] Your Successful Days in 1951[;] Revolt in Russia? (cover title) / [131st Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1951 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology (inner title). Paper covers (separation down lower two fifths of rear hinge, repaired with clear tape adhered over joint; moderate wear to extremities of spine and along parts of front hinge; tear down central swathe of inner margin of rear cover, repaired with clear tape adhered over top). [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-125] + [3 pages of advertisements] + [48 pp. (= ‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1951. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’)] + [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1952[:] 1952 World Preview[;] Everyday Guide to Success (cover title) / [132nd Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1952 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology (inner title). Paper covers (light separation to feet of spine hinges; moderate wear to extremities of spine; light chipping to outer corners of front cover). [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-137] + [3] + [p. 141] + [3 pages of advertisements] + [48 pp. (= ‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1952. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’)] + [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]
• Raphael’s Almanac Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide 1953[:] 1953 World Preview[;] Everyday Guide to Business Success (cover title) / [133rd Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1953 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology (inner title). Paper covers (light wear to feet of spine hinges). [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-125] + [2 pages of advertisements] + [p. 128] + [2 pages of advertisements] + [p. 131] + [3] + [pp. 135-141] + [3 pages of advertisements] + [48 pp. (= ‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1953. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’)] + [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]
• Raphael’s Almanac and Year Book 1955[:] The World in 1955[;] Horoscope Portrait of Rt. Hon. Anthony Eden[;] Rt. Hon. Aneurin Bevan[;] Gilbert Harding[;] Rita Hayworth[;] Lester Piggott[;] Maureen Connolly[;] The Queen’s Racing Successes in 1955; Your 1955 Personal Horoscope & Daily Guide (cover title) / [135th Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1955 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology (inner title). Paper covers (5 mm tear to foot of front cover; light chipping to extremities of spine hinges; moderate wear to lowest inch of rear hinge). (Leaves comprising pp. 73-6 still joined at bottom edges: need separating.) [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-128] + [3 pages of advertisements] + [pp. 132-140] + [4 pages of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1956. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) + [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]
• Raphael’s Almanac and Year Book 1956[:] The World in 1956[;] Horoscope Portrait of Rt. Hon. Harold Macmillan[;] Rt. Hon. Hugh Gaitskell[;] Grace Kelly[;] Peter Ustinov[;] Wilfred Pickles[;] Benny Hill[;] The Queen’s Racing Successes in 1956[;] All About Yourself in 1956[;] Your Personal Horoscope’ (cover title) / ‘[136th Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1956 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology’ (inner title). Paper covers (tear down lowest inch of rear hinge). [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-140] + [4 pages of advertisements] +  [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1956. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]
• Raphael’s Almanac and Year Book 1957[:] The World in 1957[;] Horoscope Portrait of Anita Ekberg[;] Kim Novak[;] Ruby Murray[;] Richard Dimbleby[;] Eamonn Andrews[;] Dave King[;] The Queen’s Racing Successes in 1957[;] All About Yourself in 1957[:] Your Personal Horoscope (cover title) / [137th Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1957 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology (inner title). Paper covers (1 cm tear to top of spine; bottom 8mm of front hinge worn). [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [3] + [pp. 4-138] + [6 pages of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1957. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]
• Raphael’s Almanac and Year Book 1959[:] Peace, War or Coalition in 1959? Horoscope Portrait of Julie Andrews[;] Rex Harrison[;] Trevor Howard[;] Sabrina[;] Anna Massey[;] Alex Guiness[;] The Queen’s Race Winners in 1959? All About Yourself in 1959[:] Your Personal Horoscope (cover title) / [139th Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1959 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology (inner title). Paper covers (moderate wear to extremities of spine). [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [2] + [pp. 3-114] + [2 pages of advertisements] + [pp. 117-138] + [6 pages of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1959. Calculated for Mean Noon at Greenwich’) [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]
• Raphael’s Almanac and Year Book 1960[:] Capital Profit Gains for All in 1960? Horoscope Portraits of Vince Eager[;] Hayley Mills[;] Tommy Trinder[;] Margot Fonteyn[;] Rev. David Shepherd[;] Christine Truman[;] The Queen’s Race Winners in 1960? All About Yourself in 1960[:] Your Personal Horoscope (cover title) / [140th Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1960 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology (inner title). Paper covers (moderate wear to top of spine; light chipping to foot of rear hinge; cm tear to outer edge of front cover, continuing to a lesser degree to internal pages to p. 14). [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [2] + [pp. 3-117] + [2 pages of advertisements] + [pp. 120-138] + [6 pages of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1960′) [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]
• Raphael’s Almanac and Year Book 1961[:] 1961 Worldwide Predictions[;] Royal Racing and Winning Periods? Farm and Garden Sowing Times[;] All About Yourself in 1961[:] Your Personal Horoscope (cover title) / [141st Year] Raphael’s Almanac Or, the Prophetic Messenger and Weather Guide for 1960 with which is incorporated Orion’s & Zadkiel’s Almanacs. Predictions of the Events and the Weather that will occur in each Month[;] Numerous Useful Tables[;] World Celebrities and Astrology (inner title). Paper covers (moderate wear to extremities of rear spine hinge; light wear to extremities of front hinge; lower outer corner of front cover slightly chipped). [Front cover] + [2] + [pp. 3-113] + [2 pages of advertisements] + [pp. 116-140] + [4 pages of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1961′) [rear cover]
• Raphael’s Prophetic Almanac 1962[:] All About You in 1962 – Combined Almanac and Ephemeris[;] World Prophecies 1962 (cover title) / [142nd Year of Publication:] Raphael’s Prophetic Almanac and Year Book 1962 (inner title). Paper covers (light wear to extremities of rear spine hinge; light wear to extremities of front hinge; lower outer corner of front cover slightly chipped). [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [1] + [pp. 2-116] + [4 pages of advertisements] + [p. 121] + [7 pages of advertisements] + [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1962′) [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]
• Raphael’s Prophetic Almanac 1963[:] Combined Almanac & Ephemeris [:] Your personal Horoscope Reading[;] Premier Verwoerd’s Horoscope[;] Elizabeth Taylor’s Future[;] H. Ryan Price & Geoffrey Brooke[;] Winning Periods in 1963? World Prophecies 1963[;] Racing & Pools Forecasts’ (cover title) / ‘[143rd Year of Publication] Raphael’s Prophetic Almanac and Year Book 1963’ (inner title). Paper covers. [Front cover backed with monochrome frontis.] + [1] + [pp. 2-121] + [7 pages of advertisements] +  [48pp] (‘Raphael’s Astronomical Ephemeris of the Planets’ Places for 1963′) [rear cover backed with continuation of frontis.]

 

[1] From this issue (1923) through to 1935, after ‘Weather’, the title on the inner title page but not the front cover is extended with ‘that will occur in each Month. Numerous Useful Tables’. I have sometimes represented the shorter front cover form, and sometimes the longer inner title page form, in my individual year listings for this period, but typically both apply.

[2] This form is used on the front cover but ‘A Coloured Hieroglyphic’ on the inner title page in this issue. Likewise on the issues from 1931, 1932.

[3] There are no advertisements on the insides of the covers in this issue, so the covers are not listed in the collation although they are present

[4] The distinctive U.S. edition of the above