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Calendar blocks

  • jdh
  • on 2 Dec 14 (12:46)
  • Updated 2 Dec 14 (21:22)

I recently found the form proofed in the attached scan while rummaging around in some for-sale items in a former basement printshop.

I soon realized that this must be part of a larger set, since this configuration will only work for 1978, 1995, 2023, etc.! (Since each month is a separate block, I guess a complete set would consist of seven different versions of each month.)

What is this called? Are they common? I’d love to find a full set!

Jason

image: calendar.jpg

calendar.jpg

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Jason,
Those calendar fonts were called, “Miniature Perpetual Calendar Logotypes.” Here is what ATF said on page 609 of their 1923 catalogue—“Font consists of figure logotypes…for 28-day, 29-day, 30-day and 31-day months sufficient to set any two consecutive years.” I use them each year in a small almanac that I print. You might find someone willing to part with theirs. I found some on e-Bay several years ago.
Dave Greer

  • jdh
  • on 3 Dec 14 (12:36)

Thanks Dave!

Now that I know what this is called, I can keep my eye out.

Jason