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Original antique day book inscribed “S. D. Fishburn,” containing handwritten general store accounts beginning January 1, 1875, with later entries dated through at least 1888 visible in the photographed pages.
Ruled pages record customer names, itemized purchases, prices, payments, and balances in flowing period handwriting. Merchandise includes tobacco, molasses, crackers, salt, flour, sugar, coffee, butter, eggs, and coal oil, offering a detailed glimpse into everyday shopping and storekeeping during the late nineteenth century.
The tall, narrow volume has a suede and leather cover, raised spine bands, and a burgundy “DAY BOOK” spine label with gilt lettering. Includes handwritten calculations and penmanship on the endpapers, unused ruled pages, and a loose advertising slip promoting “Silken Windsor” toilet soap and a Japanese silk handkerchief offer.
Approximately 432 numbered pages; not every page is filled. Measures approximately 16.25” tall x 7” wide x 1.5” thick.
Condition
Antique used condition with substantial rubbing, scuffing, staining, and discoloration to the covers. Leather corners and spine ends are worn, with fraying, peeling, and exposed board at the corners. Pages have age toning, scattered spotting, stains, ink blots, creases, and occasional small tears or losses. Endpapers contain handwriting, calculations, and scribbles. Binding remains firm. No noticeable odor. Includes unused pages; page-by-page completeness has not been verified. Loose advertising slip has creasing and a clipped corner.
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