Almanack Collection

February - Cutting Weather (engraving)
537527 February - Cutting Weather (engraving); (add.info.: February - Cutting Weather. A typical day at Dr Swishtail's Academy. George Cruikshank cartoon from The Comic Almanack for 1839)

The Incredulity of St Thomas, c.1626-c.1630. Creator: Wouter Crabeth II
The Incredulity of St Thomas, c.1626-c.1630. Other Title(s): Doubting Thomas

Advert, L & H Nathan, Fancy Dress Costume
Advert for L & H Nathan, Coventry Street, Piccadilly Circus, London -- Fancy Dress Costume for balls and theatricals. 1885

Reference books seen here. Some books of reference are; The post office London directory of 1912, who's who 1912, Englishman's yearbook 1912

Almanack, 1687 (print)
490168 Almanack, 1687 (print) by Meulen, Joos Vander (17th century); 59.2x49 cm; Groeningemuseum, Bruges, Belgium; © Art in Flanders

Almanack issued by James & Nunns (engraving)
614184 Almanack issued by James & Nunns (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Almanack issued by James & Nunns tea, coffee, and italian warehouse)

London almanack for the year of our Lord 1793 (engraving)
614183 London almanack for the year of our Lord 1793 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London almanack for the year of our Lord 1793)

Theatre Royal, Drury Lane, London, Almanack 1869 - Puss in Boots, Christmas Pantomime Date: 1869

Promotional item for Twelve Miles Round London and Almanack for 1846 (colour litho)
6033052 Promotional item for Twelve Miles Round London and Almanack for 1846 (colour litho) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info)

An Almanack of poems by Hippolyte Devilliers
5669311 An Almanack of poems by Hippolyte Devilliers by Boutet, Henri (1851-1919); (add.info.: Illustration to an Almanack of poems by Hippolyte Devilliers Drawn by Henri Boutet (1851 - 1919)

The Months Welcoming the Young Year. 1860

Stationers almanack for the year 1780 (engraving)
614179 Stationers almanack for the year 1780 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Stationers almanack for the year MDCCLXXX (1780)

Trompe l oeil letter rack with a print of an old man, 1703 (panel)
RAF86396 Trompe l oeil letter rack with a print of an old man, 1703 (panel) by Colyer or Collier, Edwaert (c.1640-c.1707); Private Collection; Photo eRafael Valls Gallery, London, UK; Dutch

The University Museum: Oxford almanack for 1860, 1860 (engraving)
1218005 The University Museum: Oxford almanack for 1860, 1860 (engraving) by Le Keux, John (1783-1846); 23x34.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum, University of Oxford

Front cover, Beechams Family Almanack, published by the proprietor of Beechams Pills. Date: 1905

Success in Life: Role reversal and the modern professional woman
532271 Success in Life: Role reversal and the modern professional woman. George du Maurier cartoon for Punch Almanack for 1867

Engraved Almanack, 1591 (Bagford copy) (engraving)
619565 Engraved Almanack, 1591 (Bagford copy) (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Right hand lower portion)

August (colour litho)
NBY335543 August (colour litho) by Greenaway, Kate (1846-1901); Newberry Library, Chicago, Illinois, USA; eNewberry Library; English, out of copyright

An Almanack of poems
5669453 An Almanack of poems by Boutet, Henri (1851-1919); (add.info.: Illustration to an Almanack of poems by Hippolyte Devilliers Drawn by Henri Boutet (1851 - 1919)

An Almanack of poems by Hippolyte Devilliers
5669255 An Almanack of poems by Hippolyte Devilliers by Boutet, Henri (1851-1919); (add.info.: Illustration to an Almanack of poems by Hippolyte Devilliers Drawn by Henri Boutet (1851 - 1919)

The land question solved (colour litho)
3642876 The land question solved (colour litho) by English School, (20th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: The land question solved. Postcard, early 20th century.); © Look and Learn

National Almanac of Joan of Arc, 1891 (colour litho)
CHT420077 National Almanac of Joan of Arc, 1891 (colour litho) by French School, (19th century); Bibliotheque des Arts Decoratifs, Paris

London almanack for the year of our Lord 1794 (engraving)
614180 London almanack for the year of our Lord 1794 (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: London almanack for the year of our Lord 1794)

Lottery publications (engraving)
559744 Lottery publications (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: Lottery publications.); Look and Learn / Peter Jackson Collection

Thomass New-England almanack; or, The Massachusetts calendar
1220295 Thomass New-England almanack; or, The Massachusetts calendar, for the year of our Lord Christ, 1775 (litho) by American School, (18th century); American Antiquarian Society, Worcester

An Almanack of poems
5669308 An Almanack of poems by Boutet, Henri (1851-1919); (add.info.: Illustration to an Almanack of poems by Hippolyte Devilliers Drawn by Henri Boutet (1851 - 1919)

A View of Oxford from the South Side of Headington Hill, 1803-04 (w / c over graphite
1216751 A View of Oxford from the South Side of Headington Hill, 1803-04 (w/c over graphite, with some scratching out) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 31.6x44.8 cm; Ashmolean Museum

A View from the Inside of Brazen Nose College Quadrangle, Oxford
1216750 A View from the Inside of Brazen Nose College Quadrangle, Oxford, 1803-04 (w/c over graphite, on paper) by Turner, Joseph Mallord William (1775-1851); 31.6x44.6 cm; Ashmolean Museum

Trompe l oeil, 1737 (oil on canvas)
3086937 Trompe l oeil, 1737 (oil on canvas) by Hofverberg, Carl (1695-1765); 92x74.5 cm; Livrustkammaren (The Royal Armoury), Stockholm, Sweden; (add.info.: Painted for Count Ture Gabriel Bielke)

Womens fashion from 1760-1771, from prints in Ladies Pocket Books, Almanacks, etc.. Handcolored engraving from Civil Costume of England from the Conquest to the Present Period drawn by Charles Martin

An Almanack of Old Time Sport
An Unexpected Encounter. Illustration from An Almanack of Old Time Sport. Date: 1903

Calendar for 1874 in the form of a fan (open). (2 of 2) Date: 1874

Calendar for 1909 in the form of a fan (closed). Date: 1909

Calendar for 1876 in the form of a fan (open). (2 of 2) Date: 1876

Calendar for 1875 in the form of a fan (closed). (1 of 2) Date: 1875

Franklin / Almanack Page
BENJAMIN FRANKLIN a typical page from his famous Poor Richards Almanack for the month of September, together with a stanza about harvesting Date: 1706 - 1790

The Seasons. Autumn
Autumn. From the Almanack for 1887 by Kate Greenaway Date: 1887

The Seasons. Winter
Winter. From the Almanack for 1887 by Kate Greenaway Date: 1887

The Seasons. Summer
Summer. From the Almanack for 1887 by Kate Greenaway Date: 1887

The Seasons. Spring
Spring. From the Almanack for 1887 by Kate Greenaway. Date: 1887

Winston Churchill (Journalist)
Mr Winston Churchill (Journalist) gives the Hun another shock A cartoon by Leonard Raven Hill in Punchs Almanack for 1917, depicting Churchill in civilian dress in a trench

Vintage Caravan, England. Showing Deaf Reformer & Photogrpaher Selwyn Oxley - Caravan workers enjoying a mid-day meal on the van - Inside the door is the Ephphatha Almanack 1913. Date: 1910s

PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, c1730. Classified advertisements for soap, runaway servant reports, bibles, fabrics, feathers and almanacs, from an early edition of the Pennsylvania Gazette, c1730

Nevil Maskelyne (1732-1811) English astronomer. Astronomer Royal 1765-1811. (1804). Fellow of the Royal Society, 1758. Established Natical Almanack, 1766

February - Cutting Weather. A typical day at Dr Swishtails Academy. George Cruikshank cartoon from The Comic Almanack for 1839

Success in Life: Role reversal and the modern professional woman. George du Maurier cartoon for Punch Almanack for 1867. In 1865 Elizabeth Garrett Anderson (1836-1917)

Almanack 1883
A cover design for a 1883 Almanack featuring a small cherub hiking through some floral undergrowth!

Almanack 1885
An attractive arrangment of blue iris herald in the New Year on the 1885 edition of the Illustrated Almanack

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"Discover the world of knowledge and style with almanacks throughout history. These reference books have served as a window into various aspects of life, including women's fashion from 1760-1771, beautifully depicted through prints. Step back in time and explore the L & H Nathan advert showcasing fancy dress costumes that were all the rage. Travel further back to 1687 with an almanack print that offers insights into daily life during that era. James & Nunns also left their mark with an engraving on their own almanack, providing valuable information for Londoners in times gone by. The enchanting Theatre Royal, Drury Lane takes center stage in the Almanack of 1869 featuring 'Puss in Boots, ' capturing the excitement of theatrical performances during this period. Immerse yourself in nostalgia with a colorful litho promoting Twelve Miles Round London and Almanack for 1846. Almanacks aren't just about facts; they can be poetic too. Delve into Hippolyte Devilliers' collection of poems within an almanack, offering a glimpse into artistic expression intertwined with practicality. Experience the changing seasons through The Months Welcoming the Young Year, where each month has its unique charm captured within these pages. Stationers almanack for 1780 showcases intricate engravings depicting scenes from everyday life at that time. Lastly, marvel at a trompe l'oeil letter rack adorned with a print of an old man from 1703—a true testament to artistry and craftsmanship combined. " In summary, whether you seek historical insights or simply appreciate beautiful artwork and literature, exploring different almanacks is like embarking on a journey through time itself.