1788 Penmanship Notebook, Abijah Crane, Boston, MA. red and white I have found a few

I have found a few other examples of these 1906 souvenirs and each is a bit different

Thus set includes the full set of 30 cards in original box and a card advertising other Parker Brothers games

but otherwise it is in very good condition

What a wonderful set of finger puppets

which I finally purchased after carrying it around with me on two separate visits to a local antique shop

1788 Penmanship Notebook, Abijah Crane, Boston, MA. red and white I have found a fewIve bought and sold a number of 19th century penmanship and maths notebooks, including a couple British ones from the early 1800s, but never one from the 18th century, let alone an American one. This and another I am listed separately were kept by an Alijah Crane (Jr.) of Boston this one begun on July 24, 1788the same year the U. S. Constitution gained enough state votes for ratification, with the bill of rights ratified the following year. Pretty