| Notes: An authentic and charming 19th-century German manuscript Poesie (autograph and memory) album dated 1907, originating from Cholthof (Germany). These antique friendship books are treasured pieces of European folk art and social history, filled with original handwritten poetic verses, heartfelt inscriptions, and ink calligraphy penned by friends and family members.Hand-lettered German Gothic script (Sütterlin/Kurrent style) and cursive ink handwriting, featuring traditional poetic verses, well-wishes, and personal dedications. Crisp writing.Pages with toning towards edge, binding solid, scuffing to leather boards, split to leather at spine top |