A treasure trove of early accounting records , this set comprises two handwritten sheets , each four pages long, for a total of eight pages. This double document details, with meticulous 19th-century precision, the accounts of Monsieur Brushier in Mirepoix for the years 1887 and 1888. Each page is carefully handwritten, with numbered columns, remarkable cursive script, and balance sheet and interest entries. The whole bears witness to a calligraphic and accounting skill that has now vanished. A rare find for enthusiasts of economic history, early accounting, or handwritten graphic art.
✦ Origin: Mirepoix (France) ✦ Estimated period: 1887–1888 ✦ Dimensions: 26.5 × 22 cm (closed sheet) ✦ Material: Laid, grid paper ✦ Contents: 8 pages ✦ Condition: Very good condition, some visible archival creases
An iconic decorative object representing 19th-century accounting practices – ideal for a cabinet of curiosities, a collection of handwritten documents, or refined vintage decoration.
