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Offered for your consideration is an authentic, original handwritten diary from 1859. This fragile paper manuscript offers a rare, first-hand glimpse into 19th-century life, containing personal daily entries, social notes, and ledger-style records of financial transactions and goods purchased.
Highlights:
Dated 1859, including entries such as March 16.
Contains personal observations alongside historical accounting of household expenses and sales. A unique primary source document for researchers or collectors of American social and economic history.
Condition:
This piece shows significant age-related wear, including creasing, edge tears, and handling marks consistent with its 160+ year history. Please examine all photographs carefully to appreciate the condition of this antique document.
This would make an excellent addition to any historical ephemera collection. Thank you for looking.
