AUD 
CAD 
EUR 
HKD 
PLN 
SGD 
CHF 
USD 
+44 01225 448831
sales@rookebooks.com
1848-89 Handwritten Account Book of Brabourne Farmer Edward Pilcher
What Our Customers Say...
Description
Leather Binding, Very Scarce
A very scarce handwritten account book for farmer Edward Pilcher, who was based in Brabourne, in the Ashford district of Kent.
This account book offers an extensive look at farming in England during the Victorian era. Pilcher has faithfully noted his accounts for purchasing and selling corn, sheep, wood, hay, cows, and other agricultural commodities, alongside pages dedicated to Pilcher's servants and their payroll.
Pilcher has written a brief note on his own farming history to the rear: "Took Court Farm + Scotts Hall ... 1879, Left Court Farm 1891 For Horton Priory Hythe, Left Horton Priory 1903 for West Hougham ..., Edward W. Pilcher".
A unique volume on Victorian agriculture.
Condition
In the original vellum binding. Externally, boards and spine are age-toned with some marks, as is usual with a vellum binding. A small amount of loss to the head of the spine. Minor bumping to the tail of the spine and extremities. Ink to the spine and front board. Small tears to the tail of the joints. Hinges are reinforced with cloth. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are lightly age-toned and generally clean.
Good
Delivery & payment
We send all of our books via courier which is a fully tracked and insured service. In our experience we find this to be the most reliable and quickest form of delivery. Our primary courier is DHL, but we are able to accommodate special requests if required, including postal delivery for items under 2kg. See More Details