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Show Oldest Almanac. The oldest almanac in existence Is the "Almanacb National," which has been issued by the French government govern-ment since 16S6. Its name has been charged a good many times during its career of 225 years. Originally the Imanach Royal," it became "National" "Na-tional" in 1793. "Imperial" in 1SU5, and reverted to its original name nine vears later. Since then the title has been altered lour times.. Like most publications ol this sort, the "Al- nianach National" has grown bulky with advancing years. The tirst issue contained 4S PR-s. as spared itt) I 5S0 pages in the currr-t is?ue |