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Original 1939 A Page A Day Handwritten Diary – Genuine Calfskin Leather – 5 Vintage Photographs
An authentic 1939 personal diary featuring a genuine calfskin leather cover, decorative gold lettering, and a distinctive gold-tone metal clasp.
Published by Samuel Ward Mfg. Co. of Boston, Massachusetts, this beautifully designed perpetual diary was originally given as a gift from a father to his teenage child.
The diary contains original handwritten entries documenting personal experiences, daily activities, friendships, and memories from 1939.
The original owner’s identification information remains inside.
A small original “GENUINE CALF” label is present inside the front cover, confirming the leather material.
Genuine black calfskin leather coverGold lettering and decorative borderArt Deco-style metal claspOriginal handwritten entriesOriginal owner’s identification pagePublished by Samuel Ward Mfg. Co., Boston, MassachusettsApproximately 6 × 4.5 inchesFive accompanying original vintage photographsVINTAGE PHOTOGRAPHS:
The collection includes five original black-and-white photographs depicting people, beach outings, and waterfront scenes.
Several photographs retain dated Peter Pan Print processing stamps from 1938 and 1939, along with handwritten annotations.
CONDITION:
Good vintage condition overall, with expected age-related wear.
The leather cover shows surface scuffs, scratches, and edge wear. The metal clasp has visible age-related wear and tarnishing.
Interior pages exhibit natural yellowing and some discoloration.
The photographs show varying degrees of age-related wear, discoloration, and spotting.
No key is included.
Please examine all photographs carefully for condition and details.
A wonderful collectible for enthusiasts of vintage diaries, historical manuscripts, antique leather journals, original photography, and American social history.
Sold as one complete lot, including the diary and five original photographs.
