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How the Adent calendar collection started: As much information is to be found on the internet, and several books have been published on the subject, I give here only a short history of the Advent calendar: The calendars are numbered and shown as they arrived in my collection and that is why they are not classified by illustrator or publisher, with the exception of the Barnens and Helmut Rudolph Adventscalendars. |
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A1 Advent calendar, Santa with children and animals near a village. It is made of pressed cardboard (Prägedruck : embossed printing or relief printing), with doors to be opened, from 1 thru 24, published in 1935. |
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A2
Stand-up advent calendar, depicting Maria and the Christchild with anges and animals in a wood. The two side flaps fold back; highlighted
with glitter; no indication of country or printer, only the number "49" printed in
the left bottom corner, while the back-page is numered "32". |
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A3
Advent calendar, children and angels in a snowy village, doors 1 thru 24; no indication
of country or printer, but in the right hand bottom corner is printed "Import
- 30069". Dimensions 19 cm wide x 25 cm high. See also next one. |
A4
Advent calendar, angels dropping presents from the sky over a snowy village, doors 1 thru 24; no indication
of country or printer, but in the right hand bottom corner is printed "Import
- 30072". Dimensions 19 cm wide x 25 cm high. See also previous one. |
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A5
Advent calendar, angels decorating a Christmas tree; highlighted with glitter. Dimensions 23 cm x 31 cm. |
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A6
Stand-up 4-panel "Adventshauschen" advent calendar or advent house, with 28 windows, a door and 4 Christmas scenes in round transparant paper panels, design Carl Schmauk (1868-1947); on the front panel is printed “S.J.D. 7043” (St.Johannis-Drückerei). I think that the date stamp on the envelope indicates 1935. I have another one, which I think is older because the back of the cardboard is dark brown, while this is a light cream color. This calendar has been produced since 1926 and still available in 2009, but then under the ref. "sjd 27004 Germany", which seems is printed on the front (ref. Tina Peschel). Also under Verlag: Verlag Johannis, ISBN: 9783501270042. |
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A7
Advent calendar, showing the front of a house with the windows and door numbered from 6 thru 24. It is called "Christkindleins Haus" ( "Christchild house" or "Christmas house"). See also in this collection A94. |
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A8
Advent calendar, dwarfs, angels and Christmas tree decorated with lebkuchen, called “Spielzeugbahn” (toy train); doors numbered 1 thru 24. Originally published by J.S.J. Wien in the 1930s, where the paper fanfold is without the images (Ref. “Der Korsch Verlag Adventskalender von 1951 bis 1985” by Renate Knorr) Dimensions 29,5 x 21,5 cm. There are several calendars by F. Baumgarten in this collection: A8-A39-A41-A45-A88-A178-A179 and A197. |
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A9
Stand-up 5-panel advent calendar in the form of a nativity scene. It is highlighted with glitter and doors numbered
from 1 thru 24. |
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A10 Stand-up 4-panel advent calendar or advent house; each panel 15,5 x 21,5 high. At the bottom is printed “S.J.D. 7019” and “Buchhandlung der Evangelischen Gesellschaft, Stuttgart”. Shown in the book “Weihnachtszeit” from the Bayerisches Nationalmuseum in München, page 28, photo no. 9. The numbering is behind the 28 windows, above the bible text. Starting Advent 1, one of the windows in the row is opened. The children should learn by heart the then appearing bible text on transparant paper. On the holy night, after all the windows are open, the door, with behind it the Baby Jezus in crib, is opened. This calendar has been produced since 1926 and still is today (2007). |
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A11
Advent calendar, showing an advent wreath in front of a double door; doors numbered 1 thru 24. I have not been able to find information on Ri Pretzsch; A. Beyerlein Kunstverlag seems to have become extinct. Dimensions 25 x 25 cm. |
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A12
Advent calendar, 9-panel stand-up in the form of a nativity scene. Completely
pulled out it is about 51 cm wide and 20,5 cm high. Highlighted with glitter
and doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Below right is printed “Printed
in US Zone Germany” and on the left “313”. |
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A13
Advent calendar, called “Vorweihnachten”, 1942 edition,
in the form of a book for hanging, pages numbered form 1-1a thru 32-32a,
thereby totalling 64 sides plus cover; 1 thru 24 until Christmas with
on the opposite page Christmas related items, and the additional pages
with stories and riddles. This was published
during WWII, and there are texts and pictures related to that,
very distressing, period. But I believe a collection should represent
all. |
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The calendar is published in the November 1927 Christmas catalog of "Verlag für Volkskunst und Volksbildung, Richard Keutel, Lahr in Baden" .
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A14
Advent calendar, showing a church with 5 unnumbered doors. As all the doors were very clumsily replaced, I have removed all of them, thereby revealing what is behind them. When I have a color image where I can see which doors are the original ones, I can replace them.
Dimensions: 27,5 x 35,5 cm. |
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A15
Advent calendar which is part of the panorama book “Een boek voor
de Kersttijd”
(A book for Christmas Time), a Dutch version of Tasha
Tudor’s 1979 edition. Other Advent calendars by Tasha Tudor : |
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A16
Advent calendar, doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Printed in Germany, probably in 1948. It is highlighted with glitter. In the left margin is printed: “H (33) Mitteld. Druckerei u.Verlagsanstalt, Halle/S.Geiststr.47 (32510)3232 4.10.48 20 000”. In left bottom corner “STEFAN”. Dimensions: 24 x 16,5 cm. |
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A17
German “Frösi-Weihnachtskalender ” with “Schlüsselkarte
zum Frösi-Adventskalender”(Christmas calendar with key card for
Frösi advent calendar), supplement of the magazine “Fröhlich
sein und singen” edition 1959, number 11. Junge Welt – Verlag
für Zeitungen und Zeitschriften. Junge Welt was the official newspaper
of the Freie Deutsche Jugend (FDJ; Free German Youth; Artist
would be Richard Hambach (born 1917). |
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A18
Advent calendar, design by Rolf Keller (June 5,1898 in Wurzen - December 31,1970 in Chemnitz, at that time called "Karl-Marx-Stadt"), showing a Christmas tree laden with lebkuchen and a snowy village and Santa in a sleight in the background; doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Dimensions: 29,5 x 21 cm.
Information about Rolf Keller supplied by Andreas Keller, and more on this artist you can find on his blog . |
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A19 Artist : Toni Wagner-Schilffarth See A118 by the same illustrator and printer. |
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A20
Considering this is marked "11451" I believe this to be a later print. |
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A21
Advent calendar, made of pressed cardboard (Prägedruck : embossed printing or relief printing), with Santa carrying presents on his way to a village; doors numbered from 1 thru
24. Dimensions: 31 x 38 cm. As it is made in the same way and similar design as calendar no. 1, I presume it is also of the 1935 period. See also A24. Publisher: HEROLD Verlag, Buchholz ? |
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A22
& A23 Two Advent calendars with glitter, each doors numbered from 1 thru
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A24
Advent Calendar, depicting “Vrouw Holle”, made of pressed
cardboard (Prägedruck : embossed printing or relief printing). Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. See also A1 and A21. |
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A25
Advent calendar consisting of a cover with a tear-off calendar bloc and
inside a separate pop-up scene. The calendar would have numbered from 1 thru 23, but here only this last sheet remains. It seems that on December 23 the cover was cut open on the side, as shown on the tear-off sheet, to reveal the pop-up scenery with Santa and dwarves. Under the sheets is printed that the text and design is by Vera Rössler and the pictures by Herta Kliche. “Entwurf u. Texte Vera Rössler Bilder von Herta Kliche Ges. Geschützt It. DDR-GM Reg.-Nr. 1105 Klasse 11e III-19-11-A221-57-50 Strobach-Druck Ebersbach (Sachs)”. H. Kliche, born 1924. Dimensions closed: 14,5 x 21,2cm. |
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A26
Advent calendar with angels decorating an advent wreath. The doors break off easily and therefore very few fully complete calendars remain.
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A27
Advent calendar HACO, angels in an interior, with glitter and with its original
wrapping. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Below left is printed “HACO 0176” and below right is a signature “Lore H.” (Lore Hummel). On the back of the calendar is written “1954”. On the back of the wrapping there is the handwritten text “Herzliche Adventsgrüsse Tante Lore, Onkel Kurt”. Could this be of Lore Hummel? It would have been fun, but it was not to be. Her husband's name was Franz-Xaver Hummel. Furthermore also nothing to do with the artist of the famous Hummel figurines. Dimensions: 19,30 x 27cm. |
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A28
Pop-up advent calendar, the front cover with Santa and holly. Probably
dates from the 1950-60s ??? *ref. Mimmu Takalo from Finland. |
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A29
Pop-up advent calendar with on the front and the back Santa in a chimney
with toys and a cat, inside many children and angels, a house with Santa
climbing in the chimney. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. New information ref. Finn D. Nielsen: |
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A30
Advent calendar with Hansel and Gretel in front of the gingerbread house in the center and on top Frau Holle, below dwarfs playing with toys. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Below left is a signature RAA, referring to the children books illustrator Charlotte Baron-Raabe. Printers information is in the margin below left what could be a logo “m” plus a “9” and on the right “Printed in Germany”. According to the person I bought this from it is from Michel Verlag Nürnberg and dates from around 1957. Dimensions: 28 x 37cm. |
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A31
Advent calendar of a dwarves’ workshop. Doors numbered from 1 thru
24. Below right is what could be signature “HF” and in the margin “4128 100000 PI27 350”; On the back is a handwritten message in German which unfortunately I cannot decipher, but with the date “Wurzen – 1950”. Dimensions: 21 x 29,7cm. |
A32
Advent calendar of snow babies in a tree with lots of mushrooms
beneath it. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Graphics
by illustrator Hannes Petersen, signature at the left. |
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A33
Advent calendar with Santa and Disney figures. This calendar was published pre-1971 as Korsch Verlag took over Michel Verlag in 1971. It was re-issued by Korsch Verlag in 1972, with and without glitter, Ref. Korsch Verlag Adventskalender von 1951 bis 1985, pg. 87, "200/201 - Weihnachtsmann in Eselskarre" (Santa Claus in donkey cart). Disney calendars in this collection: A33-A48-A49-A61-A73-A78-A186-A187 |
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A34
Advent calendar with angels. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Below right
is the signature, what seems to me “U. Ortlieb“ (Ursula
Ortlieb) and
in the margin is printed in an oval “p.m.b.” (Paul Meyer
Bremen) and on the
left “Nr. 7”. See advent calendar A115, A119, A173 and A174 by the same artist. Dimensions: 21 x 29,5cm |
A35
Advent calendar with angels and a Christmas tree with below the text “Ehre
sei Gott in der höhe !” (Honor to God in the highest (heaven)).
Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. |
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A36
Advent calendar with children baking Christmas cookies. Doors numbered
from 1 thru 24. |
A37
Advent calendar angel ringing bell. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Issued by Korsch Verlag in 1978/1979 with film taken over from HACO, and published up to 1985. |
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A38
Advent calendar “Kling Glöckchen” with its original wrapping,
consisting of a cardboard back panel on which the tear off advent calendar
is fixed. It is thought to be of 1945, some mention 1948. Each day a sheet is torn off. On each sheet are two lines of a poem and when December 24th is reached, one has learned the complete poem “Weihnachtszeit” by Margit Backhus (1905-1975), drawings are by Maria Hohneck. In addition the sheets still have another function. They are a pack of cards, called “Weihnachtsquartett”. On the back of the panel are the instructions on how to play the game, how to form the box out of this back panel to put the cards in, and on top the two outside edges of this back panel are 2 beautiful bookmarks. Here the calendar has not been used and is in its original condition. Indication of designer: “DRGM” (Deutsches Reich Gebrauchsmuster (German Reich Registered Design)) and illustrator's signature and on the back “Druck und Verlag: Mitteldeutsche Kunstanstalt Heidenau/SA 4514. LP 26” Dimensions of the back panel: 17 x 24cm. |
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A39
Advent calendar, designed by Fritz Baumgarten (1883-1966), in the form of a tear-off
calendar, starting with day 1, being December 1st and ending with day 24,
being December 24th. It was the intention that each day a page was removed and usually they were glued into a book. Sometimes a special book was issued together with the calendar, but I have never seen one for this advent calendar. Text, from top to bottom, on the cover sheet, reads: “MEISSNER & BUCH MB LEIPZIG – BERLIN” ; “Weihnachtszeit – Frohe Zeit”; “Leipziger Adventskalender”; in the right bottom corner Baumgarten’s monogram. On the back is printed “III/18/34 – A177/54 / D ????”, dating it 1954. Dimensions: ca 18,7 x 12,3cm. |
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A40
Advent calendar showing dwarfs, children and angels bearing gifts. No
mention of designer or printer, but would be a AFKH calendar. On the
back is mentioned “19
Printed in Germany/importé
d’Allemagne”. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Dimensions: 28 x 20 cm. |
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A41 Advent calendar, designed by Fritz Baumgarten (1883-1966), called “Der Postschlitten” (the Postal carriage) with dwarfs shipping presents and angels in a wood scene. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. There is Baumgarten’s signature below right, in the margin the ref. no. “375” and “Made in Germany” in the left bottom corner. The first edition was published as Leipziger Adventskalender nr. 18375 by Meissner & Buch in the 1930s. Publication history: b) another source: I believe this would be ref. 375, published 1950-1970. |
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A42
Advent calendar with a chapel and dwarfs and animals in a wood, and
a banner
“Ehre sei Gott in der Höhe”. Doors numbered from 1 thru
24. (*) Note: “M & F” could be “Merzdorf & Frosch” – compare with A35. |
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A43 Advent calendar in the shape of a lantern. The other side has the same design. In the base is a candle holder and when lit, light shines through. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. No mention of designer or publisher. Dating there are several sources: 1) From 1957 and was sold under the ref. no. 203, according to information from the November 2004-January 2005 exhibition in the Museum Voswinckelshof, Dinslaken in Germany. 2) This is consistent with information in the pre-1957 Herold catalog when it was offered as “Nr. 203 Adventslaterne, mit 24 Fenstern zum öffnen DM 1.20” 3) Mr. Jens Ingvordsen, curator Den Gamle By museum, Denmark: an identical calendar, stated by the donator to date of Christmas 1948. In the 1960’s a white version was produced. (Ref. T. Peschel) Dimensions: 26,5 (2 sides) x 24,3 cm high. |
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A44
Advent calendar with Hansel and Gretel and the gingerbread house. Highlighted
with glitter, now darkened with age. Doors numbered from 1 thru
24. Below right is “GR” and I was told to be the publisher "Groot - Verlag, Hamburg", but calendar A161 is also signed “GR”, and has been published by Crystal Verlag! Dimensions: 20 x 28,5 cm. ![]() So some help needed here to find out the designers full name. |
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A45 Advent calendar, designed by Fritz Baumgarten (1883-1966), with a Hansel and Gretel scene with the witch and dwarfs around a “lebkuchen” house. It is called “Knusperhäuschen” (Gingerbread House). Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Dimensions: 29,8 x 21,2 cm. Publishing history, re “Der Korsch Verlag Adventkalender von 1951 bis 1985”: |
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A46 Advent calendar depicting children
and angel scenes. At each scene the title or first bar of a Christmas
song is shown. Doors numbered from 6 thru 24, meaning that the opening
of the doors started on St. Nicolas day. Below, in the right hand corner, is the designer’s signature “RAA”, referring to the children books illustrator Charlotte Baron-Raabe (see also no. A30). In the border, left side, is “KMN Nr. 5” (Publisher Michel Kunstverlag Nürnberg). Dimensions: 28,7 x 37,8 cm. |
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A47
Advent calendar showing a house with a star, angels and children. Doors
numbered from 6 thru 24, meaning that the opening started on St. Nicolas
day. |
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A48 Advent calendar with Walt Disney’s Dumbo as main theme in the circus, together with other of his characters, glitter highlights. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Below, in the left hand corner is printed “© WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS No 32 A. KORSCH VERLAG . MÜNCHEN . Made in W.-Germany”. It was published in 1973, with and without glitter, ref. Korsch Verlag Adventskalender von 1951 bis 1985, pg. 98, "320/321 - Im Zirkus" (in the circus). Korsch Verlag published Walt Disney calendars between 1971-1980, some mention 1985. I presume Michel Verlag probably published this calendar under the ref. "m32". Dimensions: 43 x 30 cm. Disney calendars in this collection: A33-A48-A49-A61-A73-A78-A186-A187 |
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A49 Advent calendar with Walt Disney’s Pinocchio and Gepetto as main theme, together with other Disney characters, with glitter highlights. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Below, in the left hand corner is printed “© WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS No 22 A. KORSCH VERLAG . MÜNCHEN . Made in W.-Germany” and published in 1972, with and without glitter. Korsch Verlag published Walt Disney calendars between 1971-1980, some mention 1985. Michel Kunstverlag's reference is also "22". Dimensions: 43 x 30 cm. Disney calendars in this collection: A33-A48-A49-A61-A73-A78-A186-A187 |
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This is the advent calendar with the same main theme, but only half of the scene, and with the ref. no. “222”, total marking reading "© WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS No 222 A. KORSCH VERLAG . MÜNCHEN . Printed in West Germany It has been cut down to size A4. This complies with the information in the book Korsch Verlag Adventskalender von 1951 bis 1985, pg. 88, "220/221 - Weihnachtsmann im Weihnachtszimmer" (Santa Claus in the Christmas room), under Michel 22 and Korsch Verlag no. 222, size A4. Note: Image is of the internet, for info only. |
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A50
Advent calendar in the form of a house, so-called “Adventshaus”,
consisting of 4 panels. The inside is covered with thin red paper
with bible text, which can be read when the doors are opened. When
set up a lit candle is put inside and the light shines through the
windows. Doors numbered from 1 thru 25. Design by Ruthild Busch-Schumann
(1900-1989), signature bottom right, and at the left “Nr. 7102 St-Johannis-Druckerei Lahr-Dinglingen”,
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A51
Advent calendar, supplement of the children’s magazine “Frösi”,
1956 edition, November number. Info from Wikipedia: FRÖSI is
the name of a children's magazine which was very famous in the German
Democratic Republic. It was the magazine for members of the Erns Thälman
Pioneer Organisation. The word FRÖSI comes from the first line
of the at that time popular pioneer song "Fröhlich sein und
singen" ("Being happy and sing"). This title in full
length was used until 1965, then the short form replaced it. The first
edition was released on June 25, 1953. At first it was published every
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A52
Dutch advent calendar, called “Op
weg naar de Kribbe” (on the way to the manger) in the form of a
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A52b This is the original German version, “Der Weg zur Krippe”. “Copyright 1960 Verlag Ernst Kaufmann, Lahr/Schwarzwald 141.-152. Tausend 1978 * ISBN 37806-0517-1”. Does this mean it was printed in 1978? | ||||
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There are also English versions, called “A Christmas Crib Book”, "Translated from the German Der Weg zur Krippe by W.K. Holmes": The one shown here is marked "The story of Christ's coming - a cut-out Advent calendar by Reinhard Herrmann and Friedrich Hoffmann - Blackie"
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A53 Advent calendar described as “Im Weihnachtsland”, meaning “In Christmas Country”. There are clouds with children and angels and with Santa Claus on a cloud top right, all above a city from which a ladder leads to the Christmas Land. It has been decorated with glitter, now turned a dark gray. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. It was re-published by Korsch Verlag in 1957, prossibly under the ref. 418, “Im Weihnachtshimmel” (In Christmas Heaven) and was published up to 1978. In 1987 a new version was issued under ref. 10418 and published up to 1988. Other calendars by Kurt Brandes in this collection : A54, A74, A96, A159, A160, A185. |
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A54
Advent calendar described as “Regenbogenrutsche” (rainbow
slide). The illustration, it seems also by Kurt Brandes (1905-1977), is very similar
to the previous advent calendar. Angels and Santa on clouds with the
rainbow going down into a town at night. Also enhanced with glitter. |
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A55 “Münchener
Weihnachts-kalender” by
Jos Mauder (1844-1969), titled “Bilder-Album wie Peter und Liesel das Christkind
suchten” (picture album as Peter and Liesel look for the Christ
child), published by Reichold & Lang, München 25, as printed on the calendar board. |
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A56
Panoramic advent calendar “Kleine Stadt im Mondschein” (Small
Town in Moonlight). This version was published
by Sellmer verlag in 1954, and it is now available as a reprint under
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A57
Advent calendar, design by Else Koch, a writer of children books. Advent
calendar A114 is by the same artist and publisher. |
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A58
This is a panoramic stand-up advent calendar, published under the name "Die
kleine Stadt" (The
little Town), in 1946. It was Sellmer’s first Advent calendar after WW2. The
shop names were in German, while on my calendar the names are in English,
so this is the version for the American market. As in the bottom right
margin is printed “Made
in Germany US zone”, one
could conclude that it dates from 1945-1949. But I have seen another
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A58B
This is the German version of “Die
kleine Stadt”, and Sellmer's first calendar after WW2, published in 1946.
Texts are in German and while on the American version only the Sellmer
logo is on the front of the first house from the left, on the German
version the following text is added: “VERLAG v. R.SELLMER STUTTGART
ROHR”, while for the “POST”, the words “Office” have
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A59
Advent calendar “Haus im Mondschein” (House
in Moonlight). In the DVD of the exhibition in the Museum Voswinckelshof
it is called “Engel auf den Dach” (Angel on the roof) dated
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A60
Advent calendar showing a Christmas market, doors numbered from 1 thru
24. At first glance it is a standard advent calendar, but when looking
behind doors 12, 16 and 20 there are pictures of packets of corn flakes
of the firm Kölln-Werke, Elmshorn.
This is very unusual, as advertising advent calendars normally show the
firm's name on the front, clear to see for everybody. I cannot find any indication of illustrator or publisher, but it is supposed to be from, and it does fit the style of the illustrator Gudrun Keussen (1920-2006), published by Ars Sacra in München, thought to be in the 1960s. But this calendar could be later, certainly when compared with advent calendar A87, also by Gudrun Keussen, but dated, and different quality paper & cardboard and colors. Dimensions: 29,5 x 21 cm. See also adventcalendars A87, A125, A144 and A150. |
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A61
Three-fold stand-up Walt Disney advent calendar. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. The back shows the Donald Duck family, while the fold-out shows besides Duck, also Mickey Mouse, Dumbo and one Little Pig chimney sweep. The one shown in the book “Der Korsch Verlag Adventskalender von 1951 bis 1985”, pg.83, item 101, where it is described as "101 - Weihnachtssingen" (Christmas carol), being published in 1972, only lacquered, Michel’s reference 101. Disney calendars in this collection: A33-A48-A49-A61-A73-A78-A186-A187 |
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A62
Three-fold advertising leaflet from the firm Haeberlein-Metzger,
promoting Lebkuchen and other sweets, in tins, boxes and in Hexenhäuschen
(witch houses), Adventshäuschen (advent houses)and Adventskalender
(advent calendar) filled with biscuits, chocolat or sweets. |
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A63
Advent calendar titled ‘Bald
ist Weihnachtstag’ (soon it is Christmas Day). Doors numbered from
1 thru 24. Gen. WIM NRW – B III a – 17-25.Nr. 1679 vom 31.5.48 Herausgeber : Heinrich Borgmann, Dortmund Druck : Fritz Busche Druckereiges. M.b.H., Dortmund / 7. 48 This means it is from 1948. |
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A64 Krüger Advent calendar, with
doors numbered from 1 thru 24. A snowy scene with a church and angels
on a gold background. The decoration is in relief printing. |
A65
Krüger advent calendar with a Santa train and angels on a gold
background. Other calendars signed Frankie: A66-A89-A222 |
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A66 Krüger advent calendar with
a Christmas market and children on a gold background. The decoration
is also in relief printing. |
A89
Krüger Advent calendar with angels flying from the sky to a Christmas
tree and Baby Jesus, on a gold background. Decoration also in slight
relief. Other calendars signed Frankie: A65-A66-A222 |
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A67
Stand-up advent calendar with two fold-outs, called “Drei Könige” from the publisher Richard
Sellmer Verlag in Stuttgart, Germany. It dates from 1958. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Below left on the fold-out is printed “Order Nr. 205” and underneath the fold-out is printed in red “© 1958 (logo Sellmer)”. Below right under the right fold-out in red “Order Nr. 205 Made in Western Germany” According to information on the Sellmer website the design is by Elisabeth Lörcher (1898-1961), but I cannot find any signature. Dimensions open: 71 x 21 cm. On the Sellmer website the dimensions are 69 x 20 and date given “50er”. |
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A68
Advent calendar with Santa at night on his way to a village. Heavily
decorated with glitter, now turned dark grey from age. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24, and below right is “DO”, what could be a signature. No mention of printer’s or publisher’s information. Dimensions: 21 x 19,5 cm. |
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A69 Advent calendar called “Fairy Tales”, with a village in the snow with dwarfs and “lebkuchen” house. At the bottom is a banner, reading “Wake up, wake up, little fairy folk, come out of your hiding places. Doors and windows open wide, usher in the blessed Christmas-Tide!” |
A70 Advent calendar, “Märchen-Rätsel-Kalender”, the German version of A69. Identical graphics, with the exception of the german text in the banner and text in the banner of house “12”. Also the text "Made in US Zone Germany" is not on the calendar, only on the envelope. It is also not visible on the example printed on the envelope. The envelope has text in German and English, listing the fairy tales in English only; could be used for the two languages, and the Sellmer logo. On the envelope is pencilled "S 12.10.56 nr.20 D.M. 1,-". In Sellmer's advent calendar list it is noted being of the 50s, which does corresponds with the note on the envelope. Dimensions: 40 x 29,3 cm. |
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A71
Very large Advent calendar, to be folded into a tall box, representing
a wall clock. I have not tried it out. Photo on the left is the front and one side and the photo on the right is the back with the other side. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24, being the clock with moveable dials. Below near the base is printed publisher’s information “copyright I.CHR.OLSEN KUNSTFORLAG”. It is probably from Denmark. Dimensions: 66,5 cm high and front side is 13cm wide. |
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A72 “Advents=Häuschen” (Advent
House). The front of this album had the bloc with the 24 tear-off sheets
attached to the door. Where it was it is damaged. The top sheet of the
calendar, duplicate of the door, has been glued to the inside of the
cover. I have seen this practice with other tear-off calendars. On this
top sheet is printed “Ein Bilder=Märchen für die Weihnachtszeit
vom 1. bis 25. Dezember” (fairytale images for the Christmas period
1 to 25 December).
As far as I can understand it tells the story of the adventures of Hans,
Liesel and their dog Schupp. For 20 days they walk through the forest
of fairytales, among which I recognize the Land of the Goblins, Santa,
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Sleeping Beauty, Hansel and Gretel,
Little Red Riding Hood, Mother Hulda. On day 21 they are lost and homesick.
An angel finds them, with whom they fly through the starry sky back home,
where the bright Christmas tree awaits them. |
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A73 Another Walt Disney
advent calendar, this time with Snow White and the seven dwarfs, with
silver glitter highlights, now turned dark grey. Doors numbered from
1 thru 24. Korsch Verlag re-issued it in 1974, with film taken over from Michel Verlag, with and without glitter, ref. "Korsch Verlag Adventskalender von 1951 bis 1985", pg. 103, "350/351 - Schneewittchen” (Snow White). Disney calendars in this collection: A33-A48-A49-A61-A73-A78-A186-A187 |
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A74
This advent house is in the form of the gingerbread house with Hansel
and Gretel, but I also recognize the story of “Mother Hulda”, “seven
dwarfs”, the “Bremen Town Musicians”, so it is more
like a “Märchenhaus”, meaning “fairy tales house”.
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A75
Very attractive advent calendar of Santa and angels in the snow. There
is no mention of illustrator, publisher or country, but according
to the CD of the Exhibition “Adventkalender”, 28 November
2004 – 16 January 2005 in the Museum Voswinckelshof, Dinslaken,
it is called “Der Weihnachtsmann kommt ins Dorf” (Father
Christmas comes in the Village), Meindl & Kittsteiner, München,
about 1935. Update September 2013: regularly this calendar is being offered on ebay, sometimes as being original of the 1930/40s. It seems this is correct and that they come from an old stock. |
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A76
Advent calendar of Santa with sleigh in the woods, heavily glittered, below right signed, very very light "Hannes Petersen".
The only publisher’s indication
is on the back “14 Printed in Germany/importé d’Allemagne” (Publisher
AFKH Nr. 14) (Arthur F. Krüger Verlag). Update June 2012: I have seen another with a more distinct signature of Hannes Petersen. |
A77 “Salamander” Advent
calendar, showing Santa on a pony with angels and dwarfs at the dwarfs’ house.
It has been issued by the firm “Salamander, Berlin SW 29, Kottbusser
Damm 81/82”. In the bottom margin, on the left, is printed “Imprimé en
Allemagne”. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. In the folder of an exhibition the same advent calendar is shown, but the text on the wooden post reads "Salamander-Alleinverkauf SCHUHHAUS OBSEN Bad Schwartau", but has also "Imprimé en Allemagne" in the margin. Design by Heinz Schubel, published by Salamander AG,Kornwestheim, 1954. German artist Heinz Schubel (1906-1997) was the longtime illustrator of 'Lurchi', a well-known series of illustrated advertising stories for the Salamander shoe firm. |
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A78
Fold-out, three-dimensional Walt Disney advent calendar with many of
his characters. When the lever on the right is pulled the see-saw with
Mickey and Dumbo goes up and down and Santa moves from left to the right.
It is marked “© WALT
DISNEY PRODUCTIONS, GEMO logo, MADE IN DENMARK COPYRIGHT 7552, JOENSEN
KRUCKOW HJALMAR WALDORFF logo”. Disney calendars in this collection: A33-A48-A49-A61-A73-A78-A186-A187 |
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Hamish
Hamilton Christmas Cards and Advent Calendars The Days of Christ’s Coming was later published as a book in London by Hamish Hamilton in 1960. Publishing dates given are in my opinion not all correct as some are contradictory, but I do believe they are all in the 1950s. Dorothy Sayers: British author, 1893-1957. |
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A79 I
bought this, thinking it was a Christmas advent calendar ‘The
Story of Easter’, although
I was a bit confused about the title,
told by Dorothy L. Sayers (British author, 1893-1957). The picture
painted by B. Biro. Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd., 90 Great Russell
Street, London W.C.1, in 1955. |
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A80
This is ‘The
Days of Christ’s Coming’, published in 1953. It has three
pages with text and one page with the calendar doors; the pictures behind
the doors seem to be have been printed on the inside of the back cover. |
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A81 This is another advent calendar of the Hamilton series, Enid Blyton’s “Christmas Story”, illustrated by Fritz Wegner, published in 1953. Again it has three pages text, with numbers from 1 thru 25 referring to the calendar doors. The advent calendar is decorated with glitter. As the other calendars do not have this glitter, I thought this was not necessarily original and could have been added by one of the former owners. But two others have come to light and also with the glitter and in the same places, making the application of the glitter original (thank you Carolyn for sharing this information with us; John Strieb also has one, purchased in the 1950s, also with glitter). |
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A82
This is “The Story of Noah’s
Ark”, retold by Dorothy L. Sayers and illustrated again by Fritz
Wegner. It is another of the Hamish Hamilton calendar card series, published
in 1956. Three pages text and one page with the picture with the doors
to be opened; they are not numbered. On the back is printed “Printed
in England by Harrison & Sons Ltd., London, Hayes & High Wycombe”. |
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A83
This is “The Days before Christmas” by
Fritz Wegner and it is another of the Hamish Hamilton calendar card series,
published in the 1950s. Doors numbered from 1 thru 25. |
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A84
This is another of the Hamilton calendar card series, “A Christmas Carol”, adapted from the well known Charles
Dickens’ story by R.J. Cruikshank, picture by Fritz Wegner. |
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A85
The last one of the Hamish Hamilton advent calendar
style Christmas cards to make this series complete, “David, the
Shepherd Boy”,
the story told by Elizabeth Goudge, the picture painted by B.Biro. Doors
numbered from 1 thru 25 and three pages text, and one page with the picture. Published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd, 90 Great Russell St, London W.C.1. On the back: "Printed in England by Harrison & Sons Ltd., London, Hayes & High Wycombe". Published in 1950 (?) or 1954 (?). Dimensions: 29 x 19,5cm. |
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A86 “The Story of Adam and Christ” is another of the Hamish Hamilton Christmas cards series; it is not a Christmas calendar with doors to be opened, but there are 27 verses corresponding to 27 numbered panels:
The
verses are written by Dorothy L. Sayers, the window by Fritz Wegner,
published by Hamish Hamilton Ltd 90 Great Russel Street London W.C.I;
on the back is printed “Printed in England by Harrison & Sons
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A87
Advent calendar of a town on Christmas Eve, recognizing the star above
a stable, designed by illustrator Gudrun Keussen (1920-2006). In German it is called “Das
Weihnachtsstädlein”,
for which I cannot find the exact translation. Doors numbered
from 1 thru 24; behind door no. 6 is a St. Nicholas. |
A88 Advent calendar of dwarfs in the woods with in the centre St. Nicolaus’s house by the well known illustrator Fritz Baumgarten (1883-1966), whose monogram is in the bottom right corner. The only publisher’s or printer’s reference is the number “382” in the margin at the right bottom corner, probably by Korsch Verlag in 1951. Dimensions: 29,5 x 21cm. |
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A90 Advent calendar of angels carrying packages
coming from windows in the clouds down a slide to Father Christmas. No
indication of publisher or illustrator, but in the margin of the left
bottom corner the number “3054”. See also A32 , A177 and 194; see also A76. |
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A91 Stand-up advent calendar in the form of an angel, double sided; the wings are movable. Doors numbered from 1 thru 25 (Christmas day). On the back are printed the publisher’s name and reference „Copyright E.O. & Co. nr. 68.086. Made in Sweden“ (According to info found on the internet: Erik Olsson & Co., Sundbyberg/Solna, Sweden). Dimensions: 36 x 29cm wide from tip to tip of the wings. |
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A92 Advent calendar of Hansel and
Gretel in the forest before the ginger bread house and angels. Doors
numbered from 1 thru 24. AFKH: The following information is available on the internet, but I
cannot vouch for its correctness: Several other Krüger advent calendars in this collection, a.o. A22 and 23, 64, ... |
A93 Advent calendar manger scene with
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A94
The Advent calendar called “Christkindleins
Haus”. This is the version that can be filled with chocolates.
Design is by Dora Baum (1881-1949) and in the advent calendar catalog of Reichhold & Lang
München of 1938 it is shown under “Nr. 966 zum Füllen” (for
filling). Doors numbered from 6 thru 24, and therefore also called
a “Nikolaus-Kalender”; behind the first door, no. 6, there
is St. Nicholas. See A7 for a variation in graphics, smaller size and
no filling. Other
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A95 Advent calendar where the image is drawn in Santa’s beard, which is rather amusing. There are fairy tales, an advent wreath and “lebkuchen” hanging from the ceiling. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Illustrator is Rudolph Hanitzsch, signature below left corner, published by “KORSCH VERLAG Gilching vor München” and in the right hand corner “Made in West-Germany 10434”. This is the 1987 re-issue with a new film and published up to 1988. It was for the first time published in 1958 with a film taken over from Meissner & Buch (ref. Korsch Verlag Adventskalender von 1951 bis 1985, pg. 56). There is also an illustrator "Dieter Hanitzsch". See A153 for another calendar by this illustrator, but different signature. |
A96
Advent calendar showing fairy tales. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24.
It is highlighted with glitter. Designed by the illustrator Kurt Brandes (1905-1977),
signature in full below left. Other calendars by Kurt Brandes in this collection : A53, A54, A74, A159, A160, A185. |
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A97 Advent calendar
of a Christmas tree with many angels and presents in a wood. Doors numbered
from 1 thru 24. It is highlighted with glitter. In the right hand corner
below there is a signature, but it is partly hidden by glitter; in the
margin is printed “Made in
Germany” and “389”. Dimensions: 21 x 29,5cm. |
A98 Advent calendar
with Santa carrying a bag over his shoulder, angels and dwarfs with
large tree, laden with snow. Below left is a monogram “WM” or “MW”;
no publisher’s
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A99
Advent calendar included in the children’s booklet “Die
Bunte Kiste” published
1950 by Jos. Scholz-Mainz Verlag. The two center pages are to be carefully
removed by taking out the staples; the pages are to be held together,
for instance with paperclips; the top and right side of the windows to
be cut so that the left side can be folded open. The doors are numbered,
starting at the bottom row, from December 6, St. Nicholas day, thru December
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A100 Tear-off Advent calendar consisting of a block of 24 sheets and a cardboard panel, on which 16 encircled numbers have been printed. A free translation of the instructions on the back of the cover sheet :
Below
right is the illustrator's signature, Erika Henkel;
according to information it was published by the Ratsdruckerei
Chemnitz in 1948, ref. information shown on the website of the Toyshow
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A101 Advent calendar of people listening to “Kurrende Singers”: this comes from an old tradition in Germany when children, students or choristers, from poor families went from home to home in their district singing hyms. They were always boys and were given a few coins. They were called Kurrende Singers. It seems it goes back to the Reformation (17th c.). The word would come from the Latin “currere”, meaning walking or going.
They were dressed, and still are, in black capes and flat black hats. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. It has been litography printed on thin paper. No reference of publisher or designer. In the bottom left margin is printed “Adventskalender (Best-Nr. 30 R)”(means “Order No.”) and on the right „R25 365“. |
A102
Advent Calendar of angels going up a ladder to heaven, in Germany called "Himmelstore" or
"Himmelsleiter" (heaven gates or the sky ladder). Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Very attractive graphics
by illustrator Marigard Bantzer (1905-1999), as stated: |
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School books with Advent calendars and Advent stories for young children in The Netherlands (Zondagschoolboekjes) |
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A104 This is the book that goes with Advent calendar no. 2. It is titled “Het gebeurde in een gewone stal” (It happened in an ordinary stable), 24 Advent stories for Young children by Coos Covens and Dora van der Meiden-Coolsman, cover and illustrations by Lies Veenhoven. It is no. 69 of the series “Naar ‘t Zonlicht toe”, published by Van Gorcum & Comp. N.V. – Dr. H.J. Prakke & .M.. Prakke Asssen – MCMLX (1960). |
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A105
Advent calendar no. 3 with the corresponding book with 25 advent stories "Op
weg naar het Kindeke" (on
the way to the Born Child) from The Netherlands, children of different
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A106 This is the book that goes with Advent calendar no. 4. |
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A107
This is the book that goes with Advent calendar no. 5. It is titled “Als één van ons” (As one of us), 25 Advent stories for young children, by Coos Covens and Dora van der Meiden-Coolsma, illustrations by Lies Veenhoven. These stories link to the Netherlands' Advent calendar no. 5, “Naar ‘t Zonlicht toe” No. 61, Van Gorcum & Comp. N.V. – Dr. .J. Prakke & H.M.G. Prakke, Assen – MCMLIX (1959). Each story is in different country. That explains why there is an Eskimo’s igloo, an African hut, an Indian tepee, etc. |
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A108
This is the book that goes with Advent calendar no. 6. This book was published for children aged 9 and older. |
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A109 Religious Advent calendar “The other
Wise Man”, adapted from the story by Henry Van Dyke, published
by Hallmark. Dimensions:
total 64,5 x 30,5cm high; each panel 21,5cm wide. |
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A110
Religious Advent calendar in the same series as the previous one,
also published by Hallmark, with text in the banner: Doors
numbered from 1 thru 24, and again there is text behind them. The figures have been highlighted with gold. On
the back also the instructions: Other Hallmark calenders in this collection A109, A157, A175, A176 and A193. |
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A111 “Advents-Fensterlein
mit dem Weihnachtsspiel”, angels all going to a more or less
gingerbread house. Below right there is the artist’s name, “Martha
Wessels” and “Aladdin-Kinderfrueden” (children’s
joy) and on the right “Rückseite abtrennen. Dann habt Ihr
ein feines Weihnachtsspiel” (Remove the back. Then you will have
a nice Christmas game), but what game is not mentioned and I do not want
to remove the sheet. I have been told it is a dice game. |
A112 Children, carrying lanterns and food filled baskets, on the way to the Stable. Numbered from 1 thru 24. Signed below right with the monogram “AR”, probably the artist Anita Rahlwes(s). In the margin the publisher’s/printer’s references: left is printed “G.04. 40 000 Dr. 6946” and on the right “NEUBERT CHEMNITZ Nr.3793”. It
is described in Dominik Wunderlin’s “Advent! Advent!”,
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A113
Advent calendar called "Adventskranz" (advent wreath).
Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. It is decorated with glitter. They could be ordered with or without glitter, which would be extra. No designer's signature, but below right is "Made in Germany US Zone" and the Sellmer logo; no designer's signature, but according to information on Sellmer's site it is by Elisabeth Lörcher (1898-1960s?) and published in the 1950s. Dimensions: 29,5 x 20,9cm (A4) |
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A114 Advent calendar showing
the three wise men on their way to the stable. Doors numbered from 1
thru 24. Design by Else Koch, signature below right; publisher’s
logo AL (Großvertrieb Berlin Tempelhof ) and ref. “Best.-Nr.4” below
left.
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A115
Advent calendar with children admiring Baby Jesus in the stable and
angels in the sky; it is highlighted with glitter; doors numbered from
1 thru 24. Design by Ursula Ortlieb, whose signature is
below right, with in the margin”Made
in Germany” and “pmb” (Paul Meyer Bremen), while below
left the reference “Nr. 6”. |
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A117 “Munchener Weihnachtskalender" "Im Lande des Christkinds”. An advent calendar in the form of a booklet. It went together with a tear-off calendar and when, starting December 1, the sheet was torn off, it was pasted in the album. On December 24 the album was complete. Illustrator was R.E. Kepler (1851-ca 1930) and published by Reichhold & Lang under ref. no. 403. There were different versions and sizes of "Im Lande des Christkinds”, the first one published in 1908, not an album but a board with numbered sections and a separate gummed sheet with the pictures; this version has reference 101; the board with the tear-off calendar is ref. 402 and the album, issued first in a horizontal size and later in a vertical size, ref. 403. Within three decades it was published in eight different editions, which were also partly available at the same time. With the exception of minor differences, the principal subjects were the same on all front pages. According to the inscription this one was purchased in 1928. Dimensions of the album: 12 x 18cm |
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A118 Advent calendar, numbered doors starting with the angel at the top of the tree, December 1, and ending below with December 24 at the stable doors. Design by the illustrator Toni Wagner-Schilffarth; published by Dr. Trenkler-Verlag G.m.b.H. Leipzig, as printed in the right hand corner, together with, I presume to be the ref.no., “1183”. Advent calendar A19 is by the same illustrator and publisher, and has the ref.no. 1182. Dimensions: 25 x 31cm. ![]() |
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A119 Advent calendar, Christmas tree and angels, doors numbered from 1 thru 24.
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A120 Advent calendar “Im Märchenland zur Weihnachtszeit” (In Fairyland for Christmas). Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. See also A145 and A195 in this collection.
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A121 Advent calendar “Die Himmelswiese" or "Wolkenkalender” (the sky meadow or clouds calendar), one of the most known by Marigard Bantzer (1905-1999)(ref. P. Nicolaus & Adventskalender, Geschichte und Geschichten aus 100 Jahren). See also A102 and A196. |
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A122 Advent calendar “Weihnachts-Uhr für Kinder” (Christmas hour for children) in the form of a clock with a dial and 24 biblical verses. |
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A123 Advent calendar with 6 small doors to be opened in the packages, numbered from
1 thru 24, a larger double door no. 24, and a turntable. When turned to the date in the top window, pictures not only appear in the “packages” to be opened, but also in the TV screen. On December 5 Santa appears in the TV, and on December 24 there is a lighted Christmas tree and after the double door 24 is a nativity scene. Below right is the monogram “H”, used by Rudolph Hanitzsch. See calendar A123 with the same system and of the same series. I have seen another version with Santa, ref. 677. |
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A124 Advent calendar called “Pfefferkuchenhaus” (gingerbread house), design by Marianne Drechsel (b. 1923). It has 24 doors to be opened, numbered 1 thru 24, but there is no picture behind it, but a cavity that could be filled with sweets or small toys. This calendar is still being produced today (2011), but with a white "foodsave plastic insert" instead of cardboard cavities. |
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A125 Advent calendar “Die Heilige Drei Könige” (The three Wise Men), enhanced with glitter. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. In the bottom margin is “895 400”, probably printer’s or publisher’s reference and “Für die kleinen Freunde der Raiffeisenbank” Design by the artist Gudrun Keussen (1920-2006) and first published by the Adolf Korsch Verlag under no. 387, in Munchen in 1952 up to 1983. Dimensions: 29,5 x 21 cm. See also adventcalendars A60, A87, A144 and A150. |
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A126 Advent calendar in the form of a Nativity pop-up. The Advent calendar doors are on the roof, numbered from 1 thru 24, with biblical scenes (I think) behind them. When folded-up the front and the back show the night scene and "Merry Christmas" in different languages and the assembly instructions. On the front is the signature “H-HF”, while on the back is the publisher’s name “COPYRIGHT JOHN BRADFORD LIMITED TORONTO, CANADA”. ![]() According to the kind assistance of the City of Toronto Archives the earliest it could date is 1943, as this is the first year John Bradford appears as Limited. More Help! needed here please. |
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A128 Advent calendar “Santa Pilot” because of the “Rosinenbomber”, being the
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A129 Advent calendar, called “Ihr Kinderlein kommet” (Come ye little children). This is another one of Advent /Nicolaus calendars published by Reichhold & Lang in 1925. It has the ref. “R.L.M. 805”, printed in blue, on the front cover. I think that originally the front cover had the text "ADVENTS-KALENDER" printed in red at the top of the front cover, but, judging by the red line marking at the top of the front/back, was cut off. Considering two small pin holes the tear-off calendar with 20 sheets was attached to the front cover and has been carefully removed. The pictures had to be cut out and glued in the oval panels. Each day has a Christmas song, title of which is repeated in the banner underneath the panel. Drawings are by Felix Elssner (1866-1945). |
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A130 Weihnachtskalender “Die Christrose” (Christmas calendar "Christmas rose") in album format. It was sold with a tear-off bloc, that was attached to a strong cardboard, ref. "R.& L.M. 702", with on the back the then available R. & Lang advent calendars. Each day, starting December 6, a page was glued in the album, ending with December 24, Christmas Eve. Published by Reichhold & Lang in 1926, ref. “R.& L.M. 703”. |
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A138 Tear-off “Weihnachtskalender” (Christmas calendar), “Die Christrose”, This is the small version, the cardboard plate being 12cm x 18cm, and the tear-off pages 5,2cm x 7,3cm. |
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A131 Advent calendar, angels and stars at lebkucken door. |
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A132 Advent calendar with rather attractive design of a Christmas tree and musical angels; doors numbered from 1 thru 24. |
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A133 Advent calendar, Santa, carrying his sack, pulling a sledge with a Christmas tree and a child in the snow. “HELP” appreciated here on the “LS” monogram’s meaning, and publisher. SOLVED! Thanks to Bea Klopstra, it is the monogram of Lilly Scherbauer, illustrator of children books and postcards, many examples on Pinterest. Dimensions: ca 20,4 x 28,7cm. |
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A134 Advent calendar, Erika Nr. 2, Snow White and the 7 dwarfs, doors numbered from 1 thru 24. |
A135 Advent calendar, Erika No. 40, angels on a Christmas tree, doors numbered
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A136 Advent calendar, Frau Holle in the sky and children with a snowman down on earth, doors numbered from 1 thru 24. The illustrator’s signature below left “Fabig-Distling” (Lieselotte) and in the margin the publisher’s reference “HACO 0161”, being “Haering & Co., München. Dates from the 1960s. Dimensions: 22cm x 29cm. ![]() |
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A137 Advent calendar with mice in the snow, doors numbered from 1 thru 24. By folding it open the mice come forward to give a 3-dimensional effect, but I have not tried to do this. Dimensions: 40 x 22.5cm |
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A139 Advent calendar with Santa train, loaded with presents, assisted by angels and dwarfs, highlighted with glitter. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Dimensions: 26cm x 28,9cm. |
A140 Advent calendar with angels and Santa driving a coach in a town; doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Dimensions: 25,9cm x 29cm. Both calendars have the signature of Eva Schmidt, and the same Favorit logo.
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A141 Advent calendar titled “Die Weihnachtsstadt” (Christmas town); starting on St. Nicolas day the doors numbered from 6 thru 24. Design by Willi Harwerth (1894-1982) and published by Johannes Lauda Verlag in Kassel. Dates from 1960. In 1935 an earlier version of “Die Weihnachtsstad” by Willi Harwerth, published by Bärenreiter-Verlag, is different in design, houses and smaller church and behind door 14 there are soldiers, while in the 1960 version it is the K.Krüse dolls’ house with Santa and dolls behind the door. The 1960 version was reprinted by Otto Maier Verlag Ravensburg probably in the 1980-1990s. Dimensions: 26,5cm x 30,5cm. |
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A142 Advent calendar, or Nicolas calendar due to starting on December 6, with a decorated Christmas tree and a manger. It was sold with the tree undecorated, together with a separate sheet with 19 pictures to be cut-out and pasted on the tree, starting December 6 and ending December 24 when a large angel for the top of the tree. It is known as “Münchener Weihnachtskalender, Der Weihnachtsbaum”. It would be the Different versions found in: a) Weihnachtszeit, Bayerisches Nationalmuseum: b) E. Gajek pg 48: c) D.Wunderlin: 1938 catalog: with tear-off calendar attached: |
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A143 Advent calendar, “Kinderzimmer”, two children in their bedroom maybe on Christmas evening, doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Design by Marianne Drechsel (b. 1923), name in the bottom right corner "M. DRECHSEL"; in the left margin the "L" logo followed by "Lederbogen" (Lederbogen Verlag, Chemnitz) and on the right "A142/54/III/29/3 /860", published in 1954. It has been covered with a varnish finish, giving it this yellow color. See also calendar A147 by same designer.
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A144 Advent calendar with dwarfs in their underground workshop under the manger
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A145 Advent calendar, called “Weihnachtsmärchen” (Christmas tales) with angels, Santa in the sky and dwarfs, decorating a Christmas tree, in the wood. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24 (in the Christmas tree). See also A120 and A195 in this collection. |
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A146 Advent calendar, Erika 123, Santa pulling a sleigh with angels and presents. |
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A147 Advent calendar, called “Pfefferkuchenschloss” (gingerbread castle), the design by Marianne Drechsel (b. 1923). The two evil looking nut crackers near door no. 24 are fun. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. See also calendar A143 by same designer. |
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A148 Advent calendar advertising Eduscho coffee, Santa with packages of coffee in his bag, a poem “Ein holder Bote ist Advent” (a lovely messenger of Advent) and stars numbered from 3 thru 24, having only 21 star-windows. This means that the first star, not December 1 or December 6, is to be opened on the first Advent, in that year being December 3. HELP needed here please for the artist "K" and about the different Edusho logo's and period. |
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A149 Advent calendar , “Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her” (From Heaven high I come), Illustration by Werner Voigt, born 1928, signed top right ”W. Voigt ‘49”. Printer’s or publisher’s reference in the bottom margin “Zw2 64950000 5749”. |
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A150 Advent calendar of a Christmas market (Christkindlmarkt) in front of a church, Design by Gudrun Keussen (1920-2006), and again in this calendar the pictures behind Dimensions: 39,5cm x 29cm. See also adventcalendars A60, A87, A125, A144. |
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A151 Advent calendar of Santa pulling a sledge and children in a street. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Design by Richard Hambach (b.1917), signed "Ri". EVP = Eenheitsverkaufspreise Dimensions: 32,2 x 22,7cm. |
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A152 Barnens Adventskalender These are a series of Swedish advent calendars designed by Aina Stenberg-Masolle (1885-1975) and first published in 1934 for the "Sveriges flickors Scoutförbund" (Swedish Girls’ Guide), and every year a new motive was chosen by the Scouts and the family of Aina Stenberg-Masolle, right up to 1964. On one of the packages there is often "Till Henny" (for Henny), referring to Henny Mörner whose idea it was to issue a Swedish Advent calendar for raising funds for the Girls' Scouts Ass. After 1964 other artists designed Advent calendars but they never reached the popularity of Aina’s. In 1973 the Scouts Ass. resumed the tradition and reprints were issued; some say 1980s. In several of the reprints the numbering of the doors has been changed. |
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A152.34 “Barnens Adventskalender”, a house in the snow with many tomtenissar (gnomes) on their way to door 24. Doors numbered from 1 through 24. In the space below the design is printed, from left to right: “Utgiven av Treklövern. Offic. Org. för Sveriges Flickors Scoutförbund. BARNENS ADVENTSKALENDER Copyright” (Published by Treklövern. Sweden's Office. Org. of the Swedish Guide and Scout Girls' Association CHILDREN'S ADVENTSKALENDER Copyright) and in the margin “BENGTSONS LIT. A.B. STHLM 1934” (Stockholm). Dimensions: ca 31,5cm x 27,9cm Reprints in 1979 and 1994; door numbers have been changed on both reprints. |
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A152.35 “Barnens Adventskalender”, many gnomes, carrying presents, skiing down the snowy mountains to children waiting before door 24. Doors numbered from 1 through 24. In the space below the design is printed, from left to right: “Utgiven av Treklövern. Offic. Org. för Sveriges Flickors Scoutförbund. BARNENS ADVENTSKALENDER Copyright” (Published by Treklövern. Sweden's Office. Org. of the Swedish Guide and Scout Girls' Association CHILDREN'S ADVENTSKALENDER Copyright) and in the margin “BENGTSONS LIT. A.B. STHLM 1935” (Stockholm). Dimensions: ca 28cm x 31,9cm Reprints in 1982 and 2010; no change in door numbers |
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A152.36 “Barnens Adventskalender”, children at a party, in a round dance around the table. Doors, 6 are missing, numbered from 1 through 24. No “Till Henny”. In the space below the design is printed, from left to right: “Utgiven av Treklövern. Offic. Org. för Sveriges Flickors Scoutförbund. BARNENS ADVENTSKALENDER Ritad av Aina Stenberg-Masolle Copyright” ( Published by Treklövern. Sweden's Office. Org. of the Swedish Guide and Scout Girls' Association CHILDREN'S ADVENTSKALENDER Designed by Aina Stenberg-Masolle Copyright) and in the margin “BENGTSONS LIT. A.B. STHLM 1936” (Stockholm). Dimensions: ca 31,5cm x 27,9cm. Reprint in 1983; probably no change in door numbers |
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A152.37 “Barnens Adventskalender", angels descending from the sky, gnomes (tomtenissar) coming down from the snowy mountain and three children portraying the three Kings; doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed by the illustrator “Aina Stenberg-Masolle”, no “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: ca 31,5cm x 28cm. Reprint in 1981; no change in door numbers. |
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A152.38 “Barnens Adventskalender", presents for the children, doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed by the illustrator “Aina Stenberg-Masolle”, on one of the presents the “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: ca 31,5cm x 28cm. Reprint in 1991; door numbers changed |
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A152.40 “Barnens Adventskalender", children outside a house preparing foord and drink for Christmas, doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed by the illustrator “Aina Stenberg-Masolle”, not dated by the illustrator but is published in 1940. One of the packages marked “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: ca 32 x 28cm. Reprints in 1974 and 2002 with no door numbers changed. |
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A152.41 “Barnens Adventskalender", angels and elves in a snow covered wood, doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed by the illustrator “Aina Stenberg-Masolle”, and dated 1941. No “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: ca 27,5 x 31cm. Reprints in 1986, change in door numbers, and 2014; no door numbers changed |
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A152.42 “Barnens Adventskalender”; children in a kitchen preparing Christmas goodies; doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed by the illustrator “Aina Stenberg-Masolle”, twice dated 1942 (in door no. 9 and in corner below left), no “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: 32 x 28cm |
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A152.43 “Barnens Adventskalender"; bears, the small one Tusse, children, gnomes, princess and prince arriving on a horse; doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed by the illustrator “Aina Stenberg-Masolle”, dated 1943, no “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: ca 28cm x 31,5cm. Reprint in 1992; door numbers changed. |
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A152.44 “Barnens Adventskalender", gnomes (tomtenissar) workshop, doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed by the illustrator “Aina Stenberg-Masolle” "1944", dating it 1944, no “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: ca 31,8cm x 28cm. Reprint in 1988, door numbers changed; reprint 2000, no changes; reprint “GRAKO, door numbers changed; reprint 2017, no changes |
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A152.45 “Barnens Adventskalender", gnomes and children running from house, doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed by the illustrator “Aina Stenberg-Masolle” "1945", and in a package below right “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: 32cm x 27,5cm. Reprint in 1984; no changes in door numbers. |
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A152.46 “Barnens Adventskalender”, with angels, children and gnomes, doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed by the illustrator “46" " Aina Stenberg-Masolle”, dating it 1946, and in a package at the right the “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: ca 27,8cm x 31cm. Reprint in 1993; door numbers changed. Reprint in 2013, numbers original |
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A152.47 “Barnens Adventskalender”, with gnomes dancing around a house, doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed by the illustrator “-47" " Aina Stenberg-Masolle”, dating it 1947, no “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: ca 31,5cm x 28,9cm. Reprints in 1964 or 1975, published by Grako; in 2008; no changes in door numbers; reprint possibly 1989 with changes in doors. |
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A152.48 “Barnens Adventskalender”, children on their way to church, elves and a Christmas tree, doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed by the illustrator “Aina Stenberg-Masolle” and dated 1948, no “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: ca 28cm x 31,8cm. Reprints in 1987 and 2009: doors 14 and 20 switched. |
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A152.49 “Barnens Adventskalender”, with angels and gnomes and a Christmas tree, doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed by the illustrator "Aina Stenberg-Masolle 1949”, dating it 1949, but no “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: |
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A152.50 “Barnens Adventskalender”, with gnomes and animals, doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed by the illustrator "Aina Stenberg-Masolle-1950”, dating it 1950, but no “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: ca 30,5cm x 27,5cm Reprints: in 1990 with change in door numbers; in 2006 no change in door numbers. |
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A152.51 “Barnens Adventskalender”, with angels, children and many gnomes and Christmas tree, doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed by the illustrator "Aina Stenberg-Masolle” and "1951", and in package 17at the right the “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: ca 27,7cm x 32cm. Reprints in 1973 and 2001, no changes in door numbers. |
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A152.52 “Barnens Adventskalender” with a few angels and sheep, and many gnomes on a large tree in front of a house with lighted windows. Signed below left “Aina Stennberg-Masolle - 52”. Doors numbered from 1 through 24. No “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Quality of the printing seems less than usual. Dimensions: ca 31,6cm x 28,3cm. |
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A152.53 “Barnens Adventskalender”, with angels, moon, stars, gnomes painting the moon and two children sitting on a cloud, doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed by the "Aina Stenberg-Masolle”, and in the package 19 held by the two children “Till Henny”. There is no date, but is of 1953 according to information on the "Carlotta – ett databassystem för museisamlingar" site (Carlotta - a database system for museum collection). In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: ca 28,5cm x 32cm. |
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A152.54 “Barnens Adventskalender”, with elves and children with a Christmas goat pulling a sled full of presents, all in front of a house where a party is going on. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed Aina Stenberg Masolle, no date and no "Till Henny". In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: 31 x 27,5cm Reprint 2004, no change. |
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152.55 “Barnens Adventskalender” with children enjoying themselves in front of a coffeshop, where they serve: and others riding in the postoffice train. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed “Aina Stenberg-Masolle” and dated 1955. No “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Reprints: |
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152.56 “Barnens Adventskalender” with children, all dressed in red, skiing in the snow. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed “Aina Stenberg-Masolle”, not dated, but published in 1956. No “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Reprints in 1978 and 1995 with change in door numbers. |
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152.57 “Barnens Adventskalender”, a city with children, many toys and gnomes loading packages on the Christmas goat (Yul Goat). One of the packages is marked "Till Paki". Doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed "Aina Stenberg Masolle" and "1957".
In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: 31 x 27,5cm. Reprint 1996, no change in doors, but full yellow border |
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A152.58 “Barnens Adventskalender”, with gnomes and children, some dressed-up as indian, eskimo and cuban, and girl scouts in front of an indian tent, doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed by the "Aina Stenberg-Masolle 1958 ”, and in the package 17 held by the a gnome “Till Henny”. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: ca 27,5cm x 31cm. Reprints: 1997, no changes |
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152.60 "Barnens Adventskalender”, with gnomes and children in a village, three children sitting on a fence watching two making music. No "Till Henny". Doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed "Anna Stenberg Masolle" and "1960".
In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: Dimensions: 27,5 x 31cm. No reprints. |
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A152.61 “Barnens Adventskalender”, Gingerbread house with Hansel and Gretel as scouts in the windows, the witch and her cat, and gnomes and children, doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed "Aina Stenberg-Masolle”, no date and but no Tilly. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references, now: |
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A152.62 “Barnens Adventskalender” , with children and many gnomes preparing for Christmas; door no. 15 bears the logo of the Scout Association. A novelty in the design are the cars in front of the villa. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed “Aina Stenberg Masolle” and dated “-62”. No Tilly. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references: |
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A152.63 “Barnens Adventskalender” , with a boy and a girl scout watching many gnomes playing on baubles and stars. In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references, now: Dimensions: ca 27,4 x 31cm. I have seen no reprints. |
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A152.64 "Barnens Adventskalender”, with gnomes, children and a camel, laden, with packages, in a Mexican (?) village. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed "Anna Stenberg Masolle 1964". In the area below the design are publisher’s and printer’s references, now: Dimensions: ca 31,3 x 27,8cm. I have seen no reprints. |
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A153 Advent calendar with Santa in his sleigh flying above a city. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24 and judging by the doors they were intended to be broken out, not opened. According to E. Gajek design by Rudolf Hanitzsch, showing modern transport vehicles like the two cars and the train. The gold bronzing of the sky and higlights in the design vary in color from yellow to more reddish depending on the incidence of light. Signed below with an “h” accompanied with the number 432. Ref. Esther Gajek: Ref. “Korsch Verlag, Adventskalender von 1951 bis 1985”, pg. 55, it is called “Im Schlitten über der Stadt” (In sleight over the city). Dimensions: 28,5 x 31cm The two next calendars are by the same artist and of the same series. |
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A154 Advent calendar with children watching Santa descending from the sky. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24, which were intended to be broken out. This calendar is certainly from the same series as the previous one with the same bronzing technique. Ref. “Korsch Verlag, Adventskalender von 1951 bis 1985”, pg. 55, it is called “Weihnachtsmann mit Schirm” (Santa with umbrellar). |
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A155 Advent calendar with children watching Santa descending from the sky. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24, being intended to be broken out. This calendar is certainly from the same series as the previous one with the same bronzing technique. Ref. “Korsch Verlag, Adventskalender von 1951 bis 1985”, pg. 54, it is called “Berg mit Schloss” (Mountain with castle). |
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A156 Advent calendar in the form of a star, flowers and branches in relief printing (Prägedruck : embossed printing or relief printing). Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Dimensions: dia 32cm See A219 for a similar advent calendar. |
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A157 Triptych Hallmark Advent calendar, called “Joy to the World!” with envelope . In the center panel are the doors, numbered from 1 thru 24. This central panel is highlighted with silver glitter, now turned dark grey. In the panel on the left is the text : Dimensions: |
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A158 Advent calendar with a stagecoatch with dwarfs, angels and animals under a tree. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. No signature of the designer, but the publisher's reference "m 13" (Michel Kunstverlag, Nürnberg) and "Printed in Germany" in the lower yellow margin. Dimensions: 21cm x 29,7cm. |
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A159.1 Advent calendar with Santa and his helper dwarfs bringing the Christmas presents. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. The calendar is heavily highlighted with glitter. Design is by Kurt Brandes, his signature, Brandes, being below left; in the margin the publisher's references "Made in Germany US Zone" and "Crystal No 284". See below the Danish version of this calendar. Other calendars by Kurt Brandes in this collection : A53, A54, A74, A96, A160, A185. |
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Dating: A159.1) Considering the "US Zone" the above calendar is published ca between 1945-1955. A159.2) Ref. Mr. Jens Ingvordsen, curator: In the collection of Den Gamle By, an open air museum in Denmark, there is a calendar, same central design but with a different border, no glitter, marked "I. Chr. Olsen Kunstforlag" (meaning Art Publishers), right corner below "Printed in Denmark 1417" (the numbers are the company's serial number); on the back there is a handwritten message: "To Elsebeth from aunt Jenny, Christmas 1937". This would mean that the calendar was designed prior to this date, probably in Germany, and later copied/published in Denmark, no artist signature as the design has been somewhat reduced right, left and bottom, the shape of doors 1 and 3 instead of stars, here circles. |
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A160 Advent calendar with Santa and his sleigh with the Christ Child together with angels in the wood. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. The calendar is heavily highlighted with glitter. Other calendars by Kurt Brandes in this collection : A53, A54, A74, A96, A159, A185. |
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A161 Advent calendar with children-angels going up a ladder to an angel-chef and a village in the background. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. The calendar is highlighted with glitter, now turned dark grey. |
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A162 and A162b These two Advent calendars have the same main design, being the train, but A162 has been cut down left, right and bottom, and consequently the location of some doors have been changed, so the backsheet also must have been adjusted (12-8-18-19-11-20-6). Also text is missing in the signpost (FAHRPLAN) and on the locomotive (Weihnachts-Express). Dimensions differ: A162 is 16,5 x 23cm and A162b is 22,5 x 24,5 cm. A162: Info Karen Slauenwhite-Eldershaw: ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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A163 Advent calendar with Santa and Christchild in a sleigh and children in a winter wood. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Highlighted with glitter. |
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A164 Advent calendar with Santa arriving in a galleon, full of presents, sailing in the clouds, with below a village, together with many angels. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Highlighted with glitter, now turned dark grey. In the left margin printed in blue “Made in Germany” and on the right “415”. According to "Korsch Verlag, Adventskalender von 1951 bis 1985", pg. 45, it was by the illustrator Gertraude Appelmann and only published in 1956. Differences with the reissue in pictures behind the windows:
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A165 Advent calendar with Santa carrying a bag over his shoulder and two dwarfs pulling a sleigh, laden with presents, in friont of a house. Below right is a monogram “WM” or “MW”; no publisher’s name or reference. |
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A166 Advent calendar with a cottage in the snow, doors numbered from 6 thru 24. Below right is the publisher’s logo and the illustrator’s signature of “Nora Scholly” (born April 11, 1905 in Pressburg, now called Batislava in Slovakia, died October 21, 1965 in Bad Ischl, Austria), hardly visible because the colors have faded. On the back is printed “Nr. 538 – Copyright 1955 by Verlag Ars sacra Joseph Mueller, Munich (Germany)”. See the next one, A167, for a later reprint.
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A167 This advent calendar has the same design as the former one and is by the same artist, Nora Scholly, signature also below right. On the other hand the publisher’s reference is now below left and his same reference is printed in the red margin below right :”Nr. 538 – Copyright 1955 by Verlag Ars sacra Joseph Mueller, Munich (Germany)”. In the snow I can detect text, but I cannot decipher it, but could be a watermark. ![]() ![]() ![]() |
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A168 Advent calendar with 2 angels holding a banner “Fröhliche Weihnacht” (Merry Christmas) on top of a Christmas tree, behind the doors candles and ornaments, with the stable underneath and the manger scene behind the double door. In the left margin below is the reference “Best-Nr. 36” and on the right the artist’s monogram “O.Q.” and in the margin “Fco Dr. 27 40.Fl. 472.6.48”, probably dating it 1948. The picture showing doors missing, except no. 24, is by Peter Nicolaus, who has been kind enough to let me show it here. Have not been able to find out neither the artist's name, nor the publisher's. Dimensions: 19,8 x 27,5cm.
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A169 A Swedish 3d and set-up/pop-up Advent calendar, with the top forseen with a triangle stand at the back and the lower part with the doors, numbered from 1 thru 25, to be opened. The small separate piece with the horse and sleigh, is marked “Copyright E.O. & Co. nr. 62.105. Made in Sweden” and on the right is the signature of the Swedish book illustrator Erik Forsman (1916-1976). Published in 1962, ref. Peschel page 101. Dimensions: 23 x 30cmSee A204 for another, older calendar by Erik Forsman. |
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A170 As far as I have seen, only the first ones, “Die Adventskirche” and “Der Adventsaltar”, bear Rudolph’s monogram. Furthermore, Die Adventskirche is larger than all the others, while the next ones are smaller, and later on, in my collection starting from “Die Adventskapelle”, the paper they are printed on is thinner. Reprints by Wartburg Verlag now available on their site : http://www.wartburgverlag.net/index.php/adventskalender.html According to information from Wartburg Verlag all the reprints bear the ISBN reference number. I have added this information in the descriptions below. |
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A170.51 “Die Adventskirche” (The Advent Church), showing the church of Seiffen in Erzgebirge, was first published in 1951 and a second printing in 1961. Doors numbered from 1 thru 23, while door 24 is named “Heilig Abend”. Further marked “Adventskalender von Helmut Rudolph-Freiberg im Wartburgverlag Jena”. In the margin below left and right references “III/29/1 651/50” and “Z 85-68-451”. Dimensions: ca 26,5cm x 32,5cm. A modern reprint was issued in 2008, bearing ISBN reference 978-3-86160-125-8. |
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A170.55 “Die Adventsorgel ” (The Advent Organ) with a chorus beneath a large organ, with "Christ ist Erschienen" above it. Several banners reading "Vom Himmel hoch da komm ich her", "Tochter Zion freue Dich" and "zu Bethlehem geboren" ("Jesus has Appeared", "From heaven high I Come", "Daughter of Zion Rejoice" and "Born in Bethlehem"). In the margin below right printer’s reference “III/29/1 A990/55 DDR 25”. First published in 1955. It is not signed, but marked “Bildkalender um Lieder aus Advent und Weihnacht gestaltet von Helmut Rudolph=Freiberg für den Wartburgverlag Max Kessler = Jena”. Dimensions: 21,4cm x 29,7cm. In 2003 a modern reprint was published with ISBN reference 978-3-86160-115-9. |
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A170.57 “Das Adventsdorf” (The Advent Village) with several houses marked, eg “Apothek”, “Kindergarten”, … Doors numbered from 1 thru 23; the 24th door is marked “Heiligabend” (Christmas Eve). Text in the banner "Ein jeder bringt dir Jesu Christ was ihm hier wert und teuer ist" (All things good and nice and true In the margin below right printer’s reference “III/29/1 A990/57 DDR 25”. First published in 1957 with a second time in 1962 (with reference III/29/1 A 7012/62 25). It is not signed, but marked “Adventskalender von Helmut Rudolph=Freiberg im Wartburgverlag Max Kessler = Jena”. Dimensions: ca 27cm x 29,5cm. In 2007 a modern reprint was published with ISBN reference 978-3-86160-124-1. |
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A170.63 Advent calendar by Helmut Rudolph called “Die Adventskapelle” (the Advent Chapel), doors numbered from 1 thru 23, while next to the 24th door there is a signpost reading “ZUR KRIPPE” (to the krib), instead of bearing the number 24. I cannot see a monogram. Text in the banner “Das Leben das Herrn Jesus Christ in Bildern hier zu schauen ist” (The life of the Lord Jesus Christ in images to view here). No printer's reference ! But I have seen one with "III/29/1 A8140/63". Marked “Adventskalender von Helmut Rudolph=Freiberg im Wartburg Verlag Max Kessler Jena”. Dimensions: 21cm x 29,5cm |
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A170.64 Advent calendar by Helmut Rudolph called “Der Advents=Turm” (the Advent Tower), doors numbered from 1 thru 23, while the 24th door is marked “Heiligabend” (Christmas Eve). The banner reads “Wir helfen gern weil Jesus Christ selbst unser aller Helfer ist ” (We are happy to help because Jesus Christ himself is our all helper). It was published in 1964. Printer’s reference in the margin below “III/29/1 A9030/64”. |
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A170.65 Advent calendar by Helmut Rudolph called “Das Adventshaus” (the Advent House), doors numbered from 1 thru 23, while the 24th door is marked “Christgeburt” (The Birth of Christ). The banner reads “Es ist nun zeit dass du bedenkst was du dem Jesuskindlein schenktst” (It is now time that you consider what to give the Christchild). It was published in 1965. Printer’s reference in the margin below “III/29/1 A1001/65”. |
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A170.66 Advent calendar by Helmut Rudolph called “Das Adventsschiff” (the Advent Ship). Besides four Advent doors, the other doors are numbered from 1 thru 23, while the 24th door is marked “Christnacht” (Christmas night). The banner reads “Ein Schiff ist angekommen bei Schnee und kaltem Wind mit Gaben voll beladen vom lieben Christuskind” (A ship has arrived during snow and cold wind fully loaded with gifts from the beloved Christ Child). It was published in 1966. Printer’s reference in the margin below “III/29/1 A2000/66 ”. |
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A170.67 Advent calendar by Helmut Rudolph called “Das Adventsfenster” (the Advent window), doors numbered from 1 thru 24, plus 4 advent doors, numbered 1.Advent, 2.Advent, 3.Advent and 4.Advent. The banner reads “Ein Kindlein uns geboren ist - das Licht der Weld - Herr Jezus Christ” (A child is born to us - light of the world - Lord Jezus Christ). It was published in 1967. Printer’s reference in the margin below “III/29/1 A 3025/67”. It is printed on slightly thicker paper with non-glossy finish, while most are glossy. Marked “Adventskalender von Helmut Rudolph=Freiberg im Wartburg Verlag Max Kessler Jena”. On the back in ink, I presume a previous owner "L. Leonhardi". Dimensions: 21,5 x 29,8cm. |
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A170.68 Advent calendar by Helmut Rudolph called “Der Adventsberg” (the Advent Mountain), doors numbered from 1 thru 23, while the 24th door is marked “Christfest” (Christmas Celebration), plus 4 advent doors, numbered 1.Advent, 2.Advent, 3.Advent and 4.Advent. The banner reads “Marias Weg zur Krippe führt - wo Jesus Christ geboren wird” (Mary's way leads to the crib - where Jezus Christ is born). It was published in 1968. Printer’s reference in the margin below “III/29/1 A4000/68”. Dimensions: 21 x 29,8cm. In 2010 a reprint was published by Wartburg Verlag under ISBN 978-3-86160-127-2. |
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A170.69 Advent calendar by Helmut Rudolph called “Der Adventskranz ” (the Advent Wreath). Besides four Advent doors, the other doors are numbered from 1 thru 23, while the 24th door is marked “Christgeburt” (The birth of Christ). The banner reads “Lasst uns fröhlich singen, lasst die Lieder klingen für das Kindlein Jesus Christ” (Let's sing happily, let the songs sound for the child Jesus Christ). It was published in 1969. There is no printer's reference. Dimensions: 21 x 29cm. Reprint with reference ISBN 978-3-86160-126-5. |
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A170.70 Advent calendar by Helmut Rudolph called “Die Adventsglocke” (the Advent clock), doors numbered from 1 thru 24, while a 25th door is marked “Heiligabond” (Christmas Eve), plus 4 advent doors, numbered 1.Advent, 2.Advent, 3.Advent and 4.Advent. The banner reads “Vom Erzgebirge zum Ostseestrand singendie Glocken über das Land Christ is geboren” (From Erzgebirge to Baltic beach the bells sing across the country Christ is born). It was published in 1970. Printer’s reference in the margin below “III/29/1 Ag 6172/70”. Dimensions: 21 x 29,8cm. |
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A170.70 Advent calendar by Helmut Rudolph called “Das Adventsfeld” (the Advent field), doors numbered from 1 thru 24, while a 25th door is marked “Christgeburt” (birth of Christ), plus 4 advent doors, numbered 1.Advent, 2.Advent, 3.Advent and 4.Advent. The banner reads “Den Hirten wird hier offenbart dass Jesus Christ geboren ward” (It is revealed to the shepherds that Jesus Christ was born). It was published in 1970. Printer’s reference in the margin below “III/29/1 A 6000/70”. Marked “Adventskalender von Helmut Rudolph=Freiberg im Wartburg Verlag Max Kessler=Jena”. Dimensions: 21 x 29,5cm. Reprints 2006, ref. 978-3-86160-119-7, ISBN 10:3861601192 and 13:9783861601197 |
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A170.71 Advent calendar by Helmut Rudolph called “Die Adventsbrücke"” (the Advent bridge), doors numbered from 1 thru 24, while a 25th door is marked “Christgeburt” (birth of Christ), plus 4 advent doors, numbered 1.Advent, 2.Advent, 3.Advent and 4.Advent. The banner reads “Wie zwischen den Ufern die Brücke sich spannt so reicht Gott durch Christus uns Menschen die Hand" (As between the shores the bridge spans, so God extends his hand through Christ to us humans). It was published in 1971. Printer’s reference in the margin below “III/29/1 A 7204/71”. Marked “Adventskalender von Helmut Rudolph=Freiberg im Wartburg Verlag Max Kessler=Jena”. Dimensions: 21 x 29,5cm. |
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A170.73 Advent calendar by Helmut Rudolph called “Der Adventsleuchter” (the Advent candleholder), doors numbered from 1 thru 24, while a 25th door is marked “Heilige Nacht” (Holy Night), plus 4 advent doors, numbered 1.Advent, 2.Advent, 3.Advent and 4.Advent. The banner reads “Hier seht Ihr was im Heiligen Land zu Jesu Zeit man sah und fand" (Here you see what in the Holy Land at Jesus time one saw and found), while beneath the shepherds and 3 Kings "Heller Stern scheint Christ dem Herrn" (Bright star appears Christ to the Honourable). It was published in 1973. Printer’s reference in the margin below “III/29/1 A 8219/73”. Marked “Adventskalender von Helmut Rudolph=Freiberg im Wartburgverlag Max Kessler Jena”. On the back, in ink, is written "Advent 1973 Für meine lieben Enkelein, v.d. ??" (For my dear angel, from ???). Dimensions: 21,2 x 29,2cm. |
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A170.74 Advent calendar by Helmut Rudolph called “Der Adventsstall” (the Advent stable), doors numbered from 1 thru 24, while a 25th door is marked “Christnacht” (Christmas night), plus 4 advent doors, numbered 1.Advent, 2.Advent, 3.Advent and 4.Advent.
The banner reads “Der Schäfstall noch verschlossen bis drin geboren Jesus Christ (The sheep stable still locked up, inside was born Jesus Christ). It was published in 1974. Printer’s reference in the margin below “III/29/1 KzG 003/74”. Dimensions: 21,2 x 29,8cm. In 2002 a reprint was published by Wartburg Verlag under ISBN 978-3-86160-114-2. |
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A170.74 - apparently there are two Helmut Rudolph advent calendars designed in 1974. It was published in 1974. Printer’s reference in the margin below “III/29/1 A 1222/74". Marked “Adventskalender von Helmut Rudolph=Freiberg im Wartburg Verlag Max Kessler Jena”. Dimensions: 22,6 x 32,5cm. In 2005 a reprint was published under ISBN 978-3-86160-117-3, re Wartburg Verlag; another on Ebay according to the seller had ISBN 3-86160-117-6. |
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A170.75 It was published in 1975. Printer’s reference in the margin below “III/29/1 A 2156/75". Marked “Adventskalender von Helmut Rudolph=Freiberg im Wartburg Verlag Max Kessler Jena”. On the back a previous owner has written in ink "Advent 1976 Für meine Samlung Lotte Leonhardi" Dimensions: 22,6 x 32,7cm. In 2004 a reprint was published under ISBN 978-3-86160-116-6 |
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A170.76 It was published in 1977. Printer’s reference in the margin below “III/29/1 A 3181/76". Marked “Adventskalender von Helmut Rudolph=Freiberg im Wartburg Verlag Max Kessler Jena”. Dimensions: 22,7 x 32,5cm. |
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A170.77 It was published in 1977. Printer’s reference in the margin below left “III/29/1 A 4136/77” and on the rigth "DDR 1,20 M". Marked “Adventskalender von Helmut Rudolph=Freiberg im Wartburg Verlag Max Kessler Jena”. Dimensions: 22,7 x 32,7cm. |
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A170.80 Advent calendar by Helmut Rudolph called “Der Adventslaterne” (the Advent lantern), doors numbered from 1 thru 24, while a 25th door is marked “Weihnacht” (Christmas), plus 4 advent doors, numbered 1.Advent, 2.Advent, 3.Advent and 4.Advent.
The banner reads "Kein andrer schein die Nacht erhellt wie Jesus Christus licht der Welt" (No other shines the night so bright as Jesus Christ lights the world). It was published in 1981, although the Printer’s reference in the margin below left reads “III/29/1 A70 85/80”; on the right "DDR 1,20 M" Dimensions: 21,7 x 33cm. No reprints known. |
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A170.82 It was published in 1983, although the Printer’s reference in the margin below left reads “I-14-1 A 9040/82”; on the right " EVP 1,20 M DDR" Marked “Adventskalender von Helmut Rudolph=Freiberg im Wartburg Verlag Max Kessler=Jena”. Dimensions: ca 22,5 x 32,5cm. No reprints known. |
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A171 Advent calendar with Santa in a window and many angels and dwarfs in the sky, preparing delivery of the presents to a city below. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. The calendar is highlighed with glitter. It is marked below left “Printed in U.S. Zone Germany” and on the right “Georg Steib, Munich/New York 120”. Dimensions: 19,5 x 27,5cm. |
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A172 Swedish advent calendar with children and angels in front of a farm house, design by Britt-Lis Erlandsson, signature below right “B-L E”. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24, behind which is Holy Mary with Child. Thought to be of the 1940-1950s. |
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A173 Advent calendar with children and angels in windows in the clouds looking down on children dancing around a snowman. Design by Ursula Ortlieb, signature below right. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. |
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A174 Advent calendar with angels descending from a castle in the clouds, bringing presents to the Child . Design by Ursula Ortlieb, signature below right. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. |
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A175 Hallmark Advent calendar to set-up, 3 panels, called "The Two Little Angels", with at every door two angels on a cloud and on December 24 the stable, it is highlighted with gold and silver stars; doors numbered from 1 thru 24. On the back is printed "Hallmark" with the crown logo, and the reference "50XC 11 copyright Hallmark Cards, Inc." Dimensions: each panel is 18cm wide and 22cm high. Other Hallmark calenders in this collection A109, A110, A157, A176 and A193. |
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A176 Hallmark Advent card to set-up,3 panels, called "The Old-fashioned Christmas Season "; the doors are not numbered but are marked with the dates, starting DEC.20, DEC.21, ... CHRISTMAS EVE, CHRISTMAS DAY, DEC.26 .... to end NEW YEAR'S EVE. On the back are again the user instructions, the Hallmark crown logo, and the reference "1 00XC 21 copyright Hallmark cards Inc.". Dimensions: each panel 20,4cm wide and 30,5cm high. Other Hallmark calenders in this collection A109, A110, A157, A175 and A193. |
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A177 Advent calendar of angels, carrying presents, seem to be descending from the clouds; doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Signed below right "Hannes Petersen", and in the margin the reference 5677. These calendars are thought to have been published by Meissner & Buch, Leipzig, in the 1930s. Dimensions: 18,5 x 23cm. See A32, A90 and A194 for a calendar by the same illustrator; see also A76. |
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A178 Advent calendar of Santa, carrying his sack, entering a village at night, with the star shining on a stable, with door no. 24 and when opened it shows the manger scene with the Three Magi. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. The backing is a translucent yellow paper with black images. It is the intention that the calendar is hung before a light, sothat the light shines through the windows when opened, as can be seen from the photo.
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A179 Advent calendar with all sorts of toys on the doors, gnomes and Santa on door no. 24. Doors numbered from 6 thru 24, so this is a so-called “Nicholaus” calendar.
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A180 Advent calendar with an angel chorus around an advent wreath in the clouds. Doors numbered from 6 thru 24, making it a so-called “Nicholaus” calendar. No mention of illustrator, publisher or printer, but according to T. Peschel it is by Eva Johanna Rubin (1926-2001) and published by Erich Thieme Verlag, Berlin-Niederschöneweide in 1948-1950. |
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A181 Advent calendar of Santa pulling a very heavy sack from his sleigh and a family watching TV. Doors numbered from 6 thru 24, which is the TV screen, reading “Märchen-Weihnachts-Programm.” (fairy tales Chrismas program). Turning the wheel at the right pictures of fairy tales appear, i.e. Snowwhite and the Seven Dwarfs, Little Red Riding Hood, The Goose Girl, Puss in boots, The Yearling (? it is with a girl), and the Christmas tree. Dimensions: 34 x 25cm |
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A182 Advent calendar with an old tree, housing doors from 1 thru 10, clouds and presents holding most of the other doors, numbered from 11 thru 24. These doors or windows do not open in the usual way, but when turned back figures pop-up. Here some of them have been opened, while others are still closed. There is neither signature nor publisher mentioned, only below left is “10/3960”. Dimensions: 22,50 x 31,50cm |
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A183 Advent calendar with cut-out and glued-on figures, called “Die Christfahrt” (Christ Journey). Published by Reichhold & Lang in 1931. Below is the reference “R.u L.M.1121” and the illustrator’s name “Elsa Schnell-Dittmann” (1907-?). |
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A184 Advent calendar with a view of a Bavarian Christmas market. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24, signed below right by the artist, Rotraut Hinderks-Kutscher (1908-1986). In the margin is marked “Made in West-Germany” and “452”.Published in 1966 by Korsch Verlag. Dimensions: 29,5 x 29,5cm. (Donation Tracee Andrews) |
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A185 Advent calendar showing a house and a train at night with many bears about and highlighted with glitter, doors numbered from 1 thru 24; signed below left with the monogram of Kurt Brandes. No indication of publisher, but in the margin left “Made in West-Germany” and “425”. Called "Teddys im Zug" (Teddy's in train) and published by Korsch Verlag in 1959 from a film taken over from Meissner & Buch and issued up to 1975; in 1984 re-issued with a new film under ref. no. 10425 up to 1996; in 2007 under ref. no. 10104, size A4. (Ref. Korsch Verlag Adventskalender von 1951 bis 1985, pg. 57, no. 425). Dimensions: 29,5 x 27,5cm Other calendars by Kurt Brandes in this collection : A53, A54, A74, A96, A159, A160. (Donation Tracee Andrews) |
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A186 Advent calendar with Walt Disney figures, Mickey and Donald Duck families at an old tree house and highlighted with silver glitter. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Korsch Verlag re-issued it in 1972, with film taken over from Michel Verlag, with and without glitter, "ref. "Korsch Verlag Adventskalender von 1951 bis 1985", pg. 88, "230/231 - Baumhaus" (Tree house). Dimensions: 42 x 30cm. (Donation Tracee Andrews) Disney calendars in this collection: A33-A48-A49-A61-A73-A78-A186-A187 |
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A187 Advent calendar with Walt Disney figures, Donald Duck family and Mickey in a car, all highlighted with silver glitter. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Korsch Verlag re-issued it in 1972, with film taken over from Michel Verlag, with and without glitter, but then bearing the reference " "ref. © WALT DISNEY PRODUCTIONS No 28 A. Korsch Verlag - München - Made in W.-Germany"; Dimensions: 42 x 30cm. (Donation Tracee Andrews) Disney calendars in this collection: A33-A48-A49-A61-A73-A78-A186-A187 |
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A188 An earlier version of this 3D church was published in 1931, different design, consisting of 11 windows (6-16 Dec.), 2 doors (18 and 24 Dec.), 6 scenes with panels to be broken out (18-23 Dec.). This also was sold under ref. No. “R. & L.M. Nr. 1155”. |
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A189 Fold-up advent calendar “Advents-Paradies Zentrum Aarau”, doors numbered from 1 thru 24, design by the Swiss cartoonist Jürg Furrer (b.1939), signed below right, and published in 1989 for “Zentrum Aarau” in Switserland. Dimensions open: 33,5cm x 19cm. |
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A190 Advent calendar with dwarfs in a wood, with a separate sheet with cut-outs to be inserted on the frontpage. |
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A191 Advent calendar called in the banner at the top "Heidi und Peter suchen das Christkind. *Ein Adventskalender für brave Kinder" (Heidi and Peter search for the Christ Child. *An Advent calendar for good children*".
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A192 Advent calendar with Santa, angels, heaven’s door (24) and a staircase, with a road sign (ERDE - MOND” (earth – moon), going up to “Frau Holle”(door 9), passing the “Himmelsbäckerei” (heaven’s bakery) (door 23). There is also on the right the preparing of presents and delivering them via a slide to the earth; on the left is a “Himmelsschneiderei” (door 16) (heaven’s tailoring) and on Santa’s sleigh is written “St. Nicolaus” (door 6). It is printed on rather thin paper because of the paper shortage after WW2. Dimensions: 35,3 x 26,7cm |
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A193 Dimensions: total ca 44,25 x 26cm high, each panel ca11,25cm wide. Other Hallmark calenders in this collection A109, A110, A157, A175 and A176. |
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A194 Dimensions: 18,5 x 23cm Other advent calendars by Hannes Petersen in this collection: A32, A90 and A177; see also A76. |
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A195 Advent calendar, called “Im Kerzenschein der Advents - und Weihnachtszeit” (in candle light of Advent and Christmas time) with angels, children and dwarfs in the sky and in the center the flame of the candle. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Behind door 24 is Santa with a banner, reading “Allen braven Kindern ein recht frohes Weihnachtsfest” (All good children a true happy Christmas). Dimensions: 21 x 29,5cm. See also A120 and A145 by A. Jahn in this collection |
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A196 Advent calendar in strong cardboard, called “Der Regenbogen" (rainbows), with many angels and children on clouds among the moon and stars, under the rainbow. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Dimensions: 31,5cm x 26cm Other calendars by this artist in this collection: A102 and A121 |
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Advent calendar, workshop with Santa, angels and dwarfs. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. On the backsheet the following references have been printed “2 MDVK 1012” and “RK 2003 30.8.50 40000”, indicating that it was published in 1950, edition of 40.000. Someone suggested that the publisher was Mitteldeutscher Verlag Köthen, maybe based on the reference “MDVK”, but according to info on the internet this also refers to “Mitglied der Volkskammer der DDR”. Dimensions: 21 x 29,5cm. Another advent calendar with a "lebkuchen" hart by Fritz Baumgarten is shown on the left. It is a reprint by Korsch Verlag, not in this collection. Other calendars by this artist in this collection: A8-A39-A41-A45-A88-A178 and A179. |
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A198 Advent calendar, in the middle a Christmas market, surrounded by the 24 doors. Dimensions: 23,4cm x 16,5cm. There are several other calendars by this artist in this collection. |
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A199 Advent calendar with doors numbered from 1 thru 24. In the center are doors 1 thru 18, each with text probably from a song, surrounded by children and angels, and at the top the stable. It is called “Nr.3 Kinderliedchen” (children’s songs), design by Elsita Bantzer-Eskuche, text by Ruth Schaumann, tune by Walther Hensel, published by Rudolf Schneider Verlag, Reichenau/Sa., as per text printed in the lower white margin. It dates from 1935. Dimensions: 24,5 x 32cm |
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A200 Advent calendar, tear-off calendar, called “Weihnachtskalender von Bella Vichon”, the center being number 24, the nativity scene, surrounded by trees and animals, Balthasar’s elephant, Melchior’s camel and Kaspar’s horse, completed with the 23 cut-outs of the tear-off calendar, which is still attached to the cardboard panel. Dimensions: 21,7cm x 28cm. Help!: I would like to have more information on Bella Vichon and the publisher "Verlag Dürerhaus". In the book " Weihnachten im Osnabrücker Land - Pagina 85": June 2016, Ref. Ursula Jostock Some information in "A LECTURE by PROFESSOR CIZEK" Children's Art Exhibition Fund, 1921, page 7. |
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A201 Advent calendar with the chapel and children in the woods. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. The signature “Wilma Supan” below right, and on the left the publisher’s reference “E. Hammann Verlag Detmold Best. Nr.28”. Dimensions: 21,7 x 24,3cm. Ref. Dr. Andreas Ruppert and internet I found following info about Ernst Hammann: - Detmold address book 1884: gives address "Bruchstr. 38" However, about the publishing firm there are no records, but these bookstores often had their own small publishers. Wilma Supan is the daughter of Ernst and Agnes Supan. Ernst Supan was the architect of the city of Detmold.
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A202 The story of this Advent calendar: The Christ Child, with angels, has come down from the sky and now wanders, with St. Nicholas ahead, through the snowy forest in order to prepare the Christmas feast the children are awaiting impatiently. The Christ Child and angels are at first hidden behind the trees. Each day a tab on the back, in the order of the numbers, is shifted, making the figures to appear from behind the trees, up to the Christ Child himself appears on Christmas Day. Dimensions: 31 x 24cm |
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A203 Not in the standard form as we know it today with doors to be opened. It consisted of two parts: a printed board with 24 numbered sections and a verse, and a separate smaller gummed sheet with 24 pictures (Santa, children, etc.). After reading the verse, the corresponding picture was cut-out and glued on the board. It must have been very popular because it appeared within three decades in eight different editions, some of which were available at the same time. In 1930 even a version for the blind was published. In 1936 an anniversary edition in gold was published, where the military toys were replaced by animals and dolls. This is a 2006 reprint by Ars Edition GmbH Munchen, as is indicated on the back. I bought this pending finding a period print. A tear-off calendar called "Im Lande des Christkind" with an album, also by R. Kepler, were published in various versions. See A117. Dimensions: 31 x 24cm |
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A204 Dimensions: 21,7 x 14,7cm. This is the calendar I have been able to obtain thanks to Becky Jones. See A169 for another calendar by Erik Forsman, which I believe to be younger. |
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A205 Stand-up Advent calendar called "Cathedral Place", published by Sellmer Verlag in Stuttgart-Rohr, Germany, around 1947. The design is by Elisabeth Lörcher (1898-1961) from Tübingen. Another Sellmer “Cathedral Place” calendar, same design, but instead of marked on the inside, it is marked on the front panel “Made in Germany US zone with RS logo” on the left and on the right “Muster ges. Gesch. D.P. 1641542”, possibly for the German market only? |
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A206 Below left is a signature, probably the designer’s “Springfeldt”, while in the margin is the printer’s mark “Helsingborgs Litografiska Aktiebolag“. Dimensions: 21 x 26cm HELP |
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A207 Doors numbered from 1 thru 24, and here again door nr. 1 with the text “Till snälla barn från affärerna med HAKONS-märket”, together with the Hakons logo. Below left the illustrator’s signature, Springfeldt, and in the margin the printer’s name “Helsingborgs Litografiska Aktiebolag“. I would expect this calendar to be of the 1950s also. I have not found any information on an illustrator Springfeldt connected to either Hakon or Helsingborgs Litografiska Aktiebolag: Dimensions: 24 x 29,6cm |
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A208 Dimensions: 28,8 x 22,2cm |
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A209 A peculiarity is that there are 41 doors, at the top the 4 Sunday Advent doors, and then starting on December 1 and ending on January 6. Dimensions: 26,5 x 31cm. This is a very popular Advent calendar and has been reprinted in 1957 by Otto Maier Verlag, Ravensburg, marked ": “Ravensburgerspiele Nummer 27902-Made in Germany”, |
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A210 This is a 2006 reprint by the Danish museum Den Gamle By for the exhibition, as is printed on the back, together with information on the writer and the illustrator. Dimensions: 18 x 32 cm. Courtesy of Mr. Jens Ingvordsen, curator Christmas, open air museum, Den Gambly By, Denmark. |
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A211 The small pad with 24 sheets mentions, beside the date, sentences like “December 1 23 dage till jul” (December 1 - 23 Days to Christmas) and “December 24 Hurra-nu er det jul “(December 24 - Hurray, now it's Christmas). Published by the Danish company Carl Stender in Copenhagen ca. 1955, but this is a Christmas 2007 reprint by the open air museum Den Gamle By in Denmark. Hope to find an original one ! Dimensions: 13,5 x 24cm. Courtesy of Mr. Jens Ingvordsen, curator Christmas, open air museum, Den Gambly By, Denmark. |
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A212 The calendar is marked “Weihnachtskalender v. Marigard Bantzer + Verlag Dürerhaus + Marburg/L + N°302”, published by Verlag Max Voigt in 1930. Dimensions: 32 x 27,5cm. Other advent calendars A102 - A121 - A196 |
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A213 The calendar itself is made of two pieces of paper, a thin brown one for the back, which you can see behind the angels, and a thicker ivory colored paper with the design painted on and in which the doors have been cut. It is glued to a piece of plywood, 48 x 32cm.
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A215 In the margin below left is “Printed in Western Germany” and on the right “676”. The artist’s monogram “H”, used by Rudolph Hanitzsch, below righ in the design. I presume, as calendar A123, also published by Joseph Lang, Munich, in the 1960s. |
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A216 Britt Lis Erlandsson (1920-2009), sometimes also signing with “BL-E”, is a Swedish illustrator. No indication of publisher or printer. Dimensions: 28,5 x 21cm |
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A217 Below in the margin are the publisher’s references “IV/5/14 MDV KÔTHEN 1163 6” and “2 109 - 50 - 451”, inidicating it was published in 1950. “MDV” is Mitteldeutsche Druckerei und Verlagsanstalt. I have seen another that was printed in 1954, with reference "H 34 A234/54 DDR 20 I". Dimensions: 21 x 29,7cm |
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A218 Published by Sellmer Verlag, as is indicated in the margin, below left “Made in Western Germany © byRS (logo) Stuttgart-Rohr” and on the right “Order-Nr. 725”. It comes with a mailing envelope, bilingual English and French, apparently published for export. Dimensions: 26,5 x 35,6cm |
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A219 Advent calendar in the form of a star, fir tree branches and pine apples in relief printing (Prägedruck : embossed printing or relief printing) in Dresden cardboard. Doors numbered from 1 thru 24. Dimensions: dia 24,5cm See A156 for a similar advent calendar. |
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A220 Advent calendar showing angels and dwarfs with three donkey carts, loaded with presents. It is an advent calendar ordered by the "Hypothekarbank Lenzburg" as a corporate gift. I have seen the same calendar with the same graphics, but without the overprint of the bank's name. In the lower margin, left and right, is printed "Korsch Verlag" and "Made in Germany 10106". No mention or signature of the designer, but it would be by Hilde Hoffmann (b 1927). On the back is written in pencil "2014". It is a reprint of the calendar called "Schlittenzug" (train of carriages), published in 1956, dimensions 30 x 30cm and with a wavy border, with a film taken over from Meissner & Buch and published up to 1991; before 1990 also under the ref. 10437 with a new film, still wavy border; in 2007 under ref. 10106, format A4 (ref. Korsch Verlag Adventskalender von 1951 bis 1985, pg. 59, no. 437). This was a gift of a dear pen friend, Evelyn. Dimensions: 29,9 x 21cm. |
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This is the version, published by Korsch Verlag before 1990 under the ref. 10437 with a new film, still wavy border. This design is like the original. The above later design has been cut down around the bordes to fit A4 size, thereby eliminating part of the design and the illustrator's monogram. It is marked below left, in the design, "Korsch Verlag - Gilching vor München Made in West-Germany" and on the right the monogram "HH": In the lower border right, the reference number "10437". Note: image is of the internet, for info only. |
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A221 The windows are numbered from 1 thru 24, but all the doors are missing. I presume because they were to be broken out. I have seen another and there also the doors were missing. The songs, mentioned on the record are in different languages, English, German, Danish, Italian and French: “Glade Jul, Dejlige Jul”, “Notte Santa”, “Voici Noël”, “Silent Night, Holy Night” and “Stille Nacht, Heilige Nacht”. This calendar was designed by the Danish illustrator Karen Fjord Kjærsgaard (known as Karen K.) Ref. Mikael Bjerregaard and more info on his blogs. There is another version in the Danish museum “Den Gamle.By” with the same graphics and all the doors intact, but with only one song, not the religious song Silent Night, Holy Night, but a Danish non-religious Christmas song called “Højt fra træets grønne top” (meaning High from the green Christmas tree), written in 1847.The song is sung by a Copenhagen choir, and the audio tape with the empty plates were taken to Philips in the Netherlands, where the soundtrack was printed on the plate. (ref. Jens Ingvordson, Curator). Dia ca 25cm. |
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A222 It is a stand-up calendar showing nativity scene. There are 24 doors. It is signed "Frankie", below right. On the back is indicated/ Dimensions open: 29cm x 59cm Other calendars signed Frankie: A65-A66-A89 |
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A223 The one on the left has most of the doors missing, not unusual for Erika calendars because the doors easily break-off. Apparantly they are secured in two places only. The one on the right is complete, with all its doors, marked in the same way. Dimensions: 16,7 x 24,5cm Other Erika calendars under A26, A134, A136, A146 and A227. The calendar on the left is a present from a dear collegue-collector Evelyn; the complete one I was very happy to be able to acquire some time later. |
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A224 On its original cellophane or plastic cover is written "Zu meinen lieben Kindern Evi u. Ernst kommt nun auch der liebe Weihnachtsmann!" (To my dear children Evi and Ernst now also comes the good Santa). Dimensions: ca 27,8 x 29,8cm |
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A225 Dimensions: 29 x 21cm According to Korsch Verlag's description in the book "Adventskalender von 1951 bis 1985":
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A226 It is not very old, probably from the 1980s, but it just came my way. Dimensions as is in its original packing: 41 x 33cm |
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A227 Dimensions: 16,7 x 24,5cm Other Erika calendars under A26, A134, A136, A146 and A223 |
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