Lead weight on underside removed
it features both wide and thin black elastic bands plus black ribbons for securing it firmly in place
and would press against the board as the chalk did its work drawing the lines
10 1/2” tall x 5 1/2” wide and in good overall condition
Valentine, Vermilion, Yearning, Yawning--John Brenneman's Very Nice 1874 Penmanship Notebook little carving Lead weight on underside removedA nice one, dated 1874, with tons of good words, and combinations of words, in lovely condition, with ink strong and clear throughout. Lots of pages here that feel quiet poetic, from a full page of "ordinary" to the excellent combination of "valentine" and "vermilion." Quenchers and quickener, yearning and yawning, snarling and sniveling, on and on. 8 5 8" x 7". 12 leafs all filled front and back. Attached front cover, back cover lost. Pages in good