Sale Name: 14th Annual Montana Spring Auction
LOT 226E - Set of Three European Ledger Books, circa 1890-1920
Description

Cloth and leather bound ledger books featuring original manuscript entries, gold tooling, and decorative endpapers. This collection includes business accounting records with unique period bindings showing organizational methods from the late 19th to early 20th century.

Hardcover bindings with varied cloth and leather elements, displaying distinctive construction techniques of the period. The set includes red leather binding with gold tooling, blue cloth bindings with paper labels, and marbled decorative endpapers. One book features a notable "Record and Minute Books" instruction page with original patent metal post binding system. Interior pages show hand-recorded business expenditures, payments, and accounting entries dated circa 1900-1910.

Condition Notes: Minor corner wear consistent with age across all volumes. The red leather binding shows some rubbing and edge wear. Paper labels on blue cloth bindings show age toning and light soiling. Several pages show expected age toning. Interior handwritten entries remain clear and legible. Metal binding elements show light oxidation. Spine on the red volume shows minor cracking near hinges. Refer to the pictures and in person inspection for condition.

Approximate Dimensions: 14½ × 9¼ × 3 inches (largest volume)

Quantity: 1