1888 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT TRAVEL DIARY OF A VERY OBSERVANT 12 YEAR OLD AMERICAN GIRL
by BEATRICE OBERLY
- Used
- Very Good
- Hardcover
- Signed
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Cochrane, Alberta, Canada
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About This Item
Europe. Very Good. 1888. Full-Leather. Beginning May 13th, 1888 with the detailing of their arrival in Antwerp, Belgium, Beatrice Oberly, a 12 year old girl [as noted on the fep], fills this charming leather diary from front to back with the travels of her family, [Mamma, Papa and Flossie] in late 19th century Europe until the diary's end August 22nd. Beatrice writes with a very clear almost adult handwriting and she also communicates in a very mature manner. She is a keen observer and dedicated to her diary noting arrivals, departures, accomodations and historical notes. Great look at Europe over 120 years ago. In very nice shape save for some trauma to the tail of the spine.; Manuscript; 24mo - over 5" - 5¾" tall; HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, DIARY, JOURNAL, LOG, KEEPSAKE, WRITER, HAND WRITTEN, DOCUMENTS, SIGNED, LETTERS, MANUSCRIPTS, HISTORICAL, HOLOGRAPH, WRITERS, DIARIES, JOURNALS, LOGS, AUTOGRAPHS, PERSONAL, MEMOIR, MEMORIAL, PERSONAL HISTORY, AMERICANA, Travel, Eurpe, Germany, Antwerp, Dresden, Berlin, Belgium, Travel, Train, Railroad, France, Paris, .
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- Bookseller
- Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. (CA)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 000115
- Title
- 1888 HANDWRITTEN MANUSCRIPT TRAVEL DIARY OF A VERY OBSERVANT 12 YEAR OLD AMERICAN GIRL
- Author
- BEATRICE OBERLY
- Format/Binding
- Full-Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Place of Publication
- Europe
- Date Published
- 1888
- Keywords
- HANDWRITTEN, MANUSCRIPT, DOCUMENT, LETTER, AUTOGRAPH, DIARY, JOURNAL, LOG, KEEPSAKE
- Bookseller catalogs
- 19th Century Manuscript;
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About the Seller
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.
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Cochrane, Alberta
About Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.
Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc. (formerly M. Benjamin Katz Fine Books/Rare Manuscripts) is based out of both Ontario and Alberta, Canada. We do business by appointment, and have had an online presence selling fine books and rare manuscripts since 1999. Specializing in handwritten, historically significant books, manuscripts, diaries, documents and ephemera. A member of The Manuscript Societyeach treasure on offer is guaranteed authentic and as represented for life. Worldwide clientele includes esteemed collections and public, private and university libraries on both sides of the Atlantic and Pacific. Always buying collections and estates.
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Katz Fine Manuscripts Inc.has been an online sales and auction presence with over 7000 transactions since 1999.