Manuscript Edwardian Commonplace Book, 1904-1909, with clippings, photos and pressed plants

The owner of this Scottish book, Ethel Allan Lees of "The White Hall', titles it 'Silly Book' on their cover label. Inside they compile a book consisting of diary notes, poetry, pressed plants from places they have visited, clippings, photos and sketches. The earliest written date is 1904 and the latest, 1909. Clearly from a Scottish owner from the various Scottish locations mentioned.

Text in English.

Softback with limp leather over card covers and handwritten title label to front. Some wear to extremities. Soundly bound. Rounded corners.

Text pages are all clear and legible. A unique manuscript book for the beginning of the 20th Century.

Book comprises approximately 96 pages, of which around 75 are filled.

Weight approximately 116g (unpacked).

Approx Dimensions: 

162mm high x 103mm wide x 10mm deep.