Selina Pierson 1847-8 British Calligraphy Practice Notebook with Hand-marbled Paper Cover icons but part of what I

but part of what I really love about it is how dark and moody it feels--ideal for viewing by candlelight

It's in pretty good shape for being more than a hundred years old and having been sent through the mail (I believe the address is G

as it has certainly seen some wear

including both antique and contemporary decor

but I also believe in putting them to use

Selina Pierson 1847-8 British Calligraphy Practice Notebook with Hand-marbled Paper Cover icons but part of what II'm pretty certain Selina Pierson was the sister of Cornelius Pierson, whose own calligraphy practice notebook is listed separately. Selina's, dating to 1847 48 and with really lovely hand marbled paper cover, includes phrases, some partial, all relating to world geography: "Baltic, an inland sea which has no tide"; "Quito, an audience of Peru"; "Ganges, a river of India"; "Denmark, a country"; "Cortona, an ancient town." Plus small notes at the top