ALLEN, NAPOLEON 1839 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT ARITHMETIC SUMS DONE IN FINE CALLIGRAPHY - BEGINNING OF THE VICTORIAN ERA England, United Kingdom, Great Britain 1839
4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall Manuscript On offer is an 1839 school copy book is done in black ink with red accents a mere year and a half into Queen Victoria's reign. The three-quarter page, very fine and fancy calligraphy and penmanship, penned title is "Questions to exercise. Multiplication & Division." About 14 pages of the estimated 60 pages are covered in neat math exercises of figures and text. On the front free endpaper is written Napoleon Allen's Book February 21st 1839. There is also an unattached name plate (7 x 5.5 inches) with name Napoleon Allen done in elaborately patterned lettering. The original covers are of stiff, but flexible stock which is toned and spotted with age. The interior is bright and clean. 8 x 11 inches. Good+
$C549
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