Handwriting Exercises Lines Speeches Poetry Willie A. Page c. 1885 school book

(Old Books, 19th Century Books, Americana, School Books, Handwriting, Handwriting Exercises, Americana).

Writing Book.
Published c. 1885, United States by D.M. Ferry & Co.
22 pages, plus a second similar writing practice notebook which is 24 pages. Text in English. All pages used for hand writing practice. Includes insert dated 1851, seems to be writing exercises copying out speeches & poems.

Publisher's pictorial paper wrappers. Owner's name inscribed on front cover "Willie A. Page, June 25th 1886, Gilmenton".

Books are physically old, well used, and shows various signs of handling, usage and time, front cover all but detached and repaired on blue book. Items are not new or in "new" condition.

Bindings well age worn as might be expected from practice exercise books used by a student learning to write neatly, signs of handling but nothing offensive or severe, remains overall attractive as an object.

Paper is toned, some pages loose, internally still well preserved, tight, sound. Essentially 66 pages of 19th century hand writing exercises.

Still attractive on the shelf. Booklets display a pleasing and unique age patina and is in nice antiquarian condition, any age flaws easy to overlook or forgive. 

Please review photos for more detail showing how this item survives. The asking price reflects the condition based on our examination and 35+ years full time exposure to antiquarian books and ephemera of all types. Flaws seen and described have been taken into account.

Book Measures c. 8 1/4" H x 7" W.

[B4443].