This delicate poetry notebook, dating from the 1920s, is an intimate collection of handwritten memoirs by relatives, friends, and colleagues. Bound in a midnight blue cover adorned with the word "Poesie" in Art Nouveau gilt, it contains a series of poems, dedications, and reflections calligraphed in German, originating from Munich, Schweinfurt, Schönberg, and other places. Some texts are illustrated with drawings or pasted-on images. A sensitive and personal testament to an era, this type of collection was often compiled during adolescence or while at boarding school, particularly in German-speaking girls' or school settings.
✦ Origin: Germany ✦ Estimated period: 1920s–1930s ✦ Dimensions: 19.5 x 12 cm ✦ Material: Laid paper, blue canvas, hot foil stamping ✦ Contents: 30 handwritten and/or drawn pages ✦ Condition: Very good overall condition, some foxing, very fresh for its age
An iconic decorative object representing intimate German writing from the 20th century – ideal for collectors of manuscripts, sentimental albums, or antique calligraphic writings.
