I had forgotten I had this little book in my collection of old greeting cards. It is quite a little wonder. I say little as it measures a minute 4″ x 4.5″ and has only 8 hand stitched pages.
As it was published around 1890 it is not surprising that it is showing its age. Printed at their Fine Art works in Saxony by Raphael Tuck & Sons of London, it was sold both as a book but as a small birthday/friendship gift. The contents are simple verse with a matching illustration.
Morning
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Another spread is perhaps appropriate for Spring as we approach the season of Blossom
I hope you can read the verse….the ink has started to fade and paper discolour. I have tried to enhance the images to make your view better and hope it works
25th March
(C) David Oakes 2018
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