Luach Eretz Israel - practical and literary, compiled by Abraham Moses Luncz. Printed and published by the editor, Jerusalem, 1895-1916.
Almanacs for the years 5656-5676. 21 almanacs in 20 volumes (the almanacs for the years 5675-5676 were printed in one volume, due to the hardships of WWI - see enclosed material). This set comprises all the volumes of Luach Eretz Israel published by Luncz over the years.
The almanacs include: calendars for the three major religions, customs of the various Jewish communities in Eretz Israel, practical information relevant in Eretz Israel, selections of poetry and literature, advertisements, and more. "Essays, stories, pictures, poems and censuses, describing the state and life of our brethren in the towns and colonies of the Holy Land… announcements pertaining to the state of the schools, educational and charity institutions, companies, commerce and professions in the Holy Land".
20 volumes. Possibly lacking leaves 39-46 from advertisement section of 5657 almanac. 15 cm. Overall good condition. Plates in some volumes. Color title page wrappers in some volumes. Tears and damage to several leaves. Open tears to a few leaves, affecting text. Several detached leaves. Inscriptions. Stamps. New bindings.