MANUSCRIPT COMMONPLACE BOOK
CATHERINE ROBERTS From Her Affectionate Uncle
Unpublished Manuscript1852
The COMMONPLACE BOOK of CATHERINE ROBERTS, given to her by her Uncle F.Roberts 1852. Approx 66 leaves, the majority of them with entries on one or both sides or with pasted on images,drawings etc. In small decorative embossed notebook with gilt rule to border and "Album" in gilt on the spine. Approx 12cmx 10cm x 1.75 cm thick. Firm in its binding, rebacked very neatly, some marking internally, but sound and nearly fully completed. There is an intersting "Mirror Writing" puzzle related to Napoleon, another word puzzle,and a wide range of prints, pen entries, pencil sketches etc. A pleasing little volume.
condition: Very Good +
binding: Decorative Embossed Boards
£95.00
(equal to approx. US$150.16* or €118.14* for 18 May 2012)