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 in Depression-era America.

Certified by Wild Island Trading Company

This artifact has been formally catalogued within the Wild Island Provenance Registry, an archival ledger dedicated to preserving the lineage of botanical and naturalist works. 

Registry ID: WITC-HC-THA31A

Collection Tier: Foundational Work – American Herbal Americana

Condition: Very Good (museum quality, minimal edge wear, archival stability, authentic patina)

Certification: Wild Island Provenance Registry, Cocoa Beach, Florida

This edition is offered as both artifact and fine art — an irreplaceable vessel of American herbal heritage, preserved under the Wild Island Heritage Collection.