The Scottish Calendar – 1947
Published by Raphael Tuck & Sons Co., Ltd.
Complete & Unused Vintage Wall Calendar
Offered here is an original 1947 “The Scottish Calendar”, featuring a series of striking black-and-white photographic scenes from the Scottish Highlands and historic towns, published by the highly collectible Raphael Tuck & Sons Co.
This example is complete and unused, with all pages intact—an increasingly scarce find, especially in this condition.
🏔️ Subject & Visual Appeal
Classic Scottish Highlands landscapes
Sheep, lochs, villages, and rural life scenes
Historic architecture (Edinburgh and countryside)
Beautiful black & white photography with rich tonal depth
Each month includes:
A large photographic image
A full calendar grid for 1947
Literary quotes and descriptive text
📚 Publisher Significance
Raphael Tuck & Sons is a well-known and highly collectible publisher, famous for quality prints, postcards, and illustrated materials from the late 19th to mid-20th century.
📏 Size
Approx. 17\" x 11\" (overall when closed)
Large-format wall display piece
🧾 Condition
Complete and unused (not filled in)
All pages present and attached
Original string hanger intact
General age-related wear:
Edge wear and corner rounding
Visible staining on back cover
Light surface wear consistent with age
📌 Excellent survivor condition for a paper calendar of this age.
🏡 Display Potential
Frame individual months as vintage Scottish wall art
Display whole as a statement piece
Ideal for:
Cottagecore / farmhouse interiors
Scottish heritage décor
Library, study, or office walls
🌿 Why Buy Vintage?
Pieces like this offer something modern reproductions can’t:
Authentic 1940s printing and paper
True historical imagery and design
Unique decorative presence
Increasing scarcity in complete condition
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