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I've always liked calendars with this kind of look, and there's no precise info on this kind of font (especially the numbers). The generic font detection sites are always way off, don't take any account of the nuances, in particular the serif on this fornt... I'd like to create and print a calendar like this for myself, that's why I'm asking...
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Sorry, not finding a match.

Given the date of the sample, this was likely set with moveable metal type. Up until the era of phototypesetting, custom number sets and calendar lockups could be purchased from major foundries. The numbers weren't part of a larger typeface, just stand-alone designs used specifically for such purposes (calendars, tables, etc.). They almost never survived into the phototypesetting or digital type eras.
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Same here. FWIW, “JANUARY” looks like it could be in Tempo Heavy by Ludlow. I paged through a period catalog, in the hope the numerals might be by the same manufacturer, but came up empty.

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Thanks! Some interesting info there that I didn't know. I guess I'll have to try and imitate this design - a nice project...
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