By None
London   R. and A. Suttaby; Peacock, Mansfield & Britton
5" by 3.5" (2) 112; (2) 127pp. (1)
Two very scarce and well-preserved pocket diaries from the late 19th century.
By None

1867-1869 The Universal Remembrancer; An Almanack and Diary for the Year 1867. To be continued Annually. The Ruby or Ladies' Boudoir Pocket Book for 1869.

London   R. and A. Suttaby; Peacock, Mansfield & Britton
5" by 3.5" (2) 112; (2) 127pp. (1)
Two very scarce and well-preserved pocket diaries from the late 19th century.
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: 0.25kgs / : 834M11

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Description

Leather Binding, Very Scarce

In roan tuck bindings, with their tabs in full working order. All edges gilt. Two pocket diaries: The Universal Remembrancer (an almanack and diary for 1867) and The Ruby or Ladies' Boudoir Pocket Book for 1869. Both contain a pocket and pencil pouch, the Remembrancer is complete with its pencil. Frontispieces to both diaries. The Universal Remembrancer has 4 further plates. The Pocket Book has 2 further plates and a page of publisher's advertisements to the rear. The Remembrancer contains a small collection of essays and poems; an almanack for 1867; and marketing tables and a table for expenses and wages, alongside the usual ruled pages for engagements and memorandums. A couple of entries have been made from its past owner. The Pocket Book, among other information, contains information on British and European sovereigns; tide and sunset times; term dates; a small collection of essays and poems; postal information; an almanack for 1869 and important events from the previous year; and a table for expenses and wages, alongside the usual ruled pages for engagements and memorandums.

Condition

In roan tuck bindings, with tabs in full working order. Externally very smart, with a little rubbing. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean.

Near Fine

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