1850s Friendship Album Autograph Book Handwritten Poetry Civil War Era

A scarce and historically significant mid-19th century friendship autograph album dating between 1853 and 1856, representing a classic example of pre-Civil War American social tradition. These albums were used to collect handwritten poems, personal messages, and sketches from friends and acquaintances, offering a deeply personal glimpse into everyday life and relationships of the era.

Includes:
• Original 1850s handwritten friendship/autograph album
• Multiple dated entries (1853–1856) with poems, signatures, and sketches
• Approx. 43 handwritten pages
• Notable entries including Delaware references and identified contributors
• Approx. size 8½" x 7"

Condition Notes:
• Missing back cover; heavy edge and corner wear
• Loose binding with detached and fragile pages
• Age-related staining, foxing, and small tears throughout
• Ink handwriting remains legible and historically preserved
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A genuine pre-Civil War era manuscript-style friendship album with strong historical and collector appeal, particularly for those interested in early American ephemera, handwriting, and social history.

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