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Renaissance Library Calendar 2010



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Here's a picture of the front cover. The front cover of the 2010 edition of the Calendar shows the Vyssi Brod Abbey Library, Theological Hall, in Vyssi Brod, Czech Republic. The Vyssi Brod Abbey Library was built 1750 mostly by the monks themselves.

The 2010 Calendar contains two libraries each from Sweden and the UK and one each from Brazil, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, Russia and the USA. 

To celebrate the tenth anniversary, we include this year the library that gave rise to the idea of the Renaissance Library Collection. It was a visit to the Library of St Nikolaus Hospital in Germany that was the inspiration for the collection of beautiful old libraries, and we have featured it as the library for December 2010.

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You can see each of the 12 libraries featured in the 2010 edition by clicking on the link below, which shows a bigger picture of the Calendar's back cover. This year, they date from 1464 to 1901..



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You can see bigger pictures of two more of the libraries if you follow the links below.


Click here to see St Nikolaus-Hospital Library in Bernkastel-Kues, Germany. The foundation was established in 1458. This is the Library that first gave the idea to the Renaissance Library Collection.




Click here to see the Lambeth Palace Library London, UK. In 2010 this Library celebrates its 400th anniversary. The Library was founded in 1610 by Archbishop of Canterbury.

The Calendar contains 28 A4 pages in colour.

When opened out to hang on the wall, the dimensions are A3 size, which is 297mm x 420mm or 11.69 x 16.54 inches. The Calendar is stapled in the middle and hangs on the wall from a drilled hole.

The libraries featured in the Calendar are:

Vyssi Brod Abbey Library, Vyssi Brod, Czech Republic, 1750
Lambeth Palace Library, London, UK, 1610
National Library of Russia, St Petersburg, Russia, 1795
Real Gabinete Portugues de Leitura Biblioteca, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 1837
Bibliothèque Sainte-Geneviève, Paris, France, 1844
Nobel Library of the Swedish Academy, Stockholm, Sweden, 1901
Bromley House Library, Nottingham, UK, 1816
State Library of Iowa, Law Library, Des Moines, IA, USA, 1886
Old Library of the House of Representatives, The Hague, the Netherlands, 1883
National Library of Ireland, Dublin, Ireland, 1877
The Leufsta Library, Tierp, Sweden, 1750
St Nikolaus-Hospital Library, Bernkastel-Kues, Germany, 1464

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The price of this lovely Calendar is $13.95 plus shipping and handling.

Here are some testimonials we have received about earlier Renaissance Library Calendars. Many customers order every year, often with multiple copies for personal use and as gifts. And they are in many different countries. You can see more than 80 testimonials by clicking the "Testimonials" link at the top of the right hand navigation panel (3rd item down.)

If you have any doubts about the quality of the Calendar, just take a look at the Testimonials page.


From Pamela James, California, USA 
"On two separate occasions, about a week apart, I ordered the 2006 wall calendars. One for myself and one for my cousin. Both orders arrived so quickly! Within a week. And both items were in perfect condition. (Your excellent and speedy shipping is truly noteworthy!)

"The calendars are breathtaking. The elegant photographs of the libraries featured in the calendar actually defy description. I could not have asked for a more perfect gift (for myself and others). Your Shop has incredible gifts for anyone, especially all of us library and book lovers the world over. I don't remember how I found your web site and signed up for the mailing in the last year, but I'm sure I was searching libraries and books or perhaps you are featured in an ad at one of the many book-related sites I have bookmarked. ... When I received your mailing about 2006 calendars I rushed to your site and ordered the first one. What remarkable locations and brilliant photographs.

"Thank you for the extraordinary work you do via your web site and for the exquisite gifts you have made available to the world. I will (forever) be ordering other items from you, not only for myself but as gifts as well. Thank you so very much!"

From Jean Block, Columbus, Ohio, USA
"Yes, our 3 calendars arrived in a timely manner and in good condition. They are really beautiful to look at and the history of each photo/library is much appreciated. We know our friends will love them too. 

"My sister-in-law, who is a librarian, included your web site in her “Neat new stuff” column. You may already know that, but I thought you might like to know where we heard about you. Her own web site is www.marylaine.com. 

"Again, thanks for producing such a wonderful calendar for history and library buffs."

From Thais Turner, Blue Mountains, Australia
"Thanks, I received the 6 Library Calendars last week or so and they are wonderful - keep making more. I didn't know there were so many gorgeous Library buildings out there, all over the world."

From Christine Giannoni, Chicago, Illinois, USA
"Good Morning ... The calendar is fantastic! I have had many positive compliments about it and many have asked where I purchased it from. I hope to use it as a travel “wish list.” I can’t wait until next year’s calendar is released!"

From Natalie Wardle, Saitama, Japan
"Thank you for another beautiful calendar. I'm looking forward to admiring the wonderful libraries each month, as I have for the past 2 years. The shipping was amazing. Even though I'm now living in Japan, it seemed only a matter of days before I received my order. Thanks again and all the best in 2006!"

From Maureen Hill, Dorset, UK
"Yes, I have received the calendars and cards, thank you. They are absolutely beautiful and arrived very quickly. I ordered similar last year and they have been a great delight to many people. Your hard work is much appreciated."


If You're An Information Professional, Librarian Or Book or Culture Lover …. 
The Beautiful Renaissance Library Calendar

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Sold in over 40 countries.

This is not just a normal calendar with 12 pictures. The 12 libraries in the calendar have been hand picked as being among the most beautiful and historic in the World ...

They have been selected from nominations submitted by librarians and information professionals in nearly 40 countries ....

And with each beautiful photograph is a well researched and highly informative text about the associated library, its location, its history, its collection and other items of special interest.

Don't just buy any old calendar - you owe it to yourself, as a librarian, information professional or book lover, to buy a calendar that makes you proud of your profession and love for books. 

"As a librarian, book collector and reader, I have to say I was most impressed 
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* Use it to raise funds from your library friends and patrons

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* Library suppliers - give it as a special thank you to your library customers or use it to attract new customers


It is produced and shipped from Sweden and this is reflected in our shipping charges.

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