Large collection of calendars. Vilnius, 1810-1860. Printed by R. Menachem Mann Romm and his son R. Yosef.
Consecutive calendars for a period encompassing over 50 years: 51 calendars for the years 1810-1861 (inclusive).
All the calendars have a chart noting years of various events which took place throughout Jewish and general history (the Rambam's writings, the founding of the city of Prague, the invention of the printing press, etc.). Some calendars include details of the Tsar’s family members (birthdays, etc.), riddles, details of “the nations and peoples who live under the Russian rule on land and on the islands in the seaâ€, the dates on which the post leaves Vilnius, etc.
51 calendars, overall good-fair condition [stains and wear], with the exception of the 1818 calendar which is torn and is missing many parts. Varied size (most approximately 18 cm). The calendars were bound together, several detached leaves. Without binding. Ownership inscriptions at several places.