Grace’s 1880 Speller with Flowers Drawings and Handwritten Messages great gift maybe 1930s or 40s

maybe 1930s or 40s

I really don't think these detract but rather contribute to its wonderful patina

rare deal--a complete original set of 18 with gold foil stamp on one of the red blocks

minor paint loss and a little uneveness to the blade edge near the tip

after which improved transportation allowed them to return home more frequently

Grace’s 1880 Speller with Flowers Drawings and Handwritten Messages great gift maybe 1930s or 40sI have a feeling Grace was not entirely devoted to her spelling, as she seems to have used this book to collect messages from her friends, too! (i. e. "When you grow old and cannot see Put on your specs and think of me.") There are a handful, clearly written by different people, on the end pages, and, my favorite, these little flower drawings at the front. As you likely know by now Im a sucker for a sweet and much personalized old school book, and