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ANTIQUE AMERICAN AUTOGRAPH ALBUM – 1860s
Kimball Union Academy – New Hampshire – Victorian Era
Offered is an authentic 19th-century American autograph and friendship album, dating to the 1860s, with approximately 50 pages.
This charming Victorian-era album contains original handwritten inscriptions, poetry, personal messages, friendship verses, signatures, and dates, reflecting the social and educational life of New England during the years following the American Civil War.
Historical Highlights:
Original antique autograph album from the 1860s.
Approximately 50 pages, including handwritten entries and inscriptions.
Several entries dated between 1866 and 1869.
Historical association with Kimball Union Academy, Meriden, New Hampshire, founded in 1813.
Inscriptions mentioning Cornish, East Franklin, Sanbornton, and other New Hampshire locations.
Beautiful examples of 19th-century American penmanship, including elaborate calligraphy and decorative lettering.
Original burgundy-colored hardcover with ornate gilt floral decorations and the word Autographs embossed on the front cover.
Handwritten friendship poems, personal dedications, and signatures from the Victorian period.
Historical Interest
Autograph albums were popular among American students, friends, and families throughout the 19th century. Unlike modern autograph books, these albums often contained carefully composed verses, expressions of friendship, moral reflections, and personal wishes.
This particular album offers a fascinating glimpse into everyday life, personal relationships, education, and social customs in New Hampshire during the 1860s.
The references to Kimball Union Academy add further historical and regional interest.
Each handwritten entry is an original document from the period, preserving the handwriting and personal sentiments of individuals who lived more than 150 years ago.
Condition
Antique condition consistent with its age.
The original hardcover shows edge and corner wear, rubbing, and general signs of handling. The pages exhibit age toning, occasional foxing, stains, and discoloration. The binding is weakened, with some pages showing looseness or separation near the spine.
The handwritten inscriptions remain generally legible.
No restoration has been attempted.
Please carefully examine all photographs, as they are an important part of the description and show the actual condition of this historical album.
An appealing original piece of American social history, suitable for collectors of antique manuscripts, Victorian memorabilia, historical autograph albums, New Hampshire history, and early American educational material.
You will receive the exact album shown in the photographs.
VIAGEN STORE
Knowledge Through Collection
VERYRARE COLLECTIBLE BOOK- MANY AUTOGRAPHS
HARDCOVER BOOK
THE HARDCOVER BOOK IS 6 ½” X 4" & IN GOOD CONDITION FOR BEING"1800th"
Autographs 6 ½” x 4”
(BI#171103/BX70)
