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Up for sale is a rare antique "Woman's Year Book," compiled and arranged by "Two Wells College Girls" and printed by The Merrill Press Co. in Toledo, Ohio. This unique volume features a daily quotation for every day of the year, including excerpts from authors such as Shakespeare, Tennyson, and Leigh Hunt.
Unique Interactive Design:
This book features an intentional, alternating "half-page" design. As described on the title page, there is "ample space wherein she may write her own thoughts and deeds". The smaller leaves are designed to be lifted, revealing blank space underneath for personal journaling—a beautiful early example of a guided daily journal.
Condition Details:
Cover: Features a beautiful Art Nouveau style illustration.
Binding: The spine and binding show significant wear and deterioration consistent with age.
Pages: The pages feature a decorative red and black print with rose borders and deckled (rough-cut) edges. There is some foxing/spotting present.
This is a fantastic piece of collegiate history and Edwardian ephemera, perfect for collectors of women's history or Wells College memorabilia.
Shipping: 2-day handling time, shipped quickly from the Spokane area.
Since you are keeping a selection of your "Number One" comic issues like Spider-Man #1, does this unique "Year Book" spark any interest in looking for other early 20th-century first editions during your inventory hauls?
