A fascinating late-19th century family archive centered around the Vanderpool name, including several books, a handwritten diary, and period photographs spanning roughly 1887-1909.

This estate group appears to represent a single household archive with religious, literary, and personal materials preserved together.

Included in this archive:

• 1889 German Notiz-Kalender pocket diary with extensive handwritten English entries describing travel, social gatherings, concerts, and meetings with acquaintances while abroad.

• Victorian cabinet card portrait photograph with studio imprint from Alfred Centre / Friendship, New York.

• “Buch der Lieder” by Heinrich Heine, decorative German poetry edition with gilt page edges and an inscription dated Christmas 1887.

• “Holiness Bible Readings” devotional by S. A. Danford.

• “The Longfellow Birthday Book” containing handwritten names and dates spanning several decades, suggesting family members and/or church acquaintances.

• Vanderpool calling card and additional ephemera found with the books.

The materials appear connected to the Vanderpool family and reflect a late-19th century household with religious interests and possible European travel connections.

A wonderful and cohesive Victorian paper archive offering insight into family life, literature, and travel of the period.

Please see pics for complete description and condition.

Thanks for shopping!