Oxford Almanack

Oxford Almanack

The Oxford Almanack is an annual almanac published by the Oxford University Press for the University of Oxford since 1674.[1] The Oxford University Press originally held a monopoly on publishing almanacs. The almanacs traditionally included engravings and information about Oxford University, including the Heads of Colleges and a university calendar.

Engravers and artists have included James Basire, Michael Burghers, J.M.W. Turner, and John Piper.

References

  1. ^ Oxford University Almanack.



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