1904 Antique Happy Days A Shakespeare Birthday Book. Measures 5 1/2" by 4 1/2". Leather cover. DeWolfe & Fiske Co. 12 colored illustrations. Good condition. Shows age and wear. Has writing on various pages.
Celebrate life’s milestones with this authentic 1904 edition of "Happy Days: A Shakespeare Birthday Book." Measuring 5 1/2" by 4 1/2", this pocket-sized treasure was published by the Boston-based firm DeWolfe & Fiske Co. and features a handsome leather cover adorned with gold-toned floral embossing. Inside, you will find a curated collection of William Shakespeare's most famous quotes and passages arranged by date, with each page typically covering several days of the year.
True to the classic format, each month is introduced by one of 12 beautiful colored illustrations, adding a vibrant visual element to the Bard's timeless words. This book was designed as a personal journal, with space for the owner to record the signatures or birthdays of friends and family, making it a unique historical record of personal connections. While this copy is in good state, it shows its 120-year history through character-rich wear to the leather and personal inscriptions on various pages, including the name of a previous owner. It is a perfect gift for Shakespeare enthusiasts, bibliophiles, or collectors of antique Edwardian ephemera.
This item is antique, over 120 years old. While I fully evaluate each piece and it appears to be in the good condition stated, there is the possibility I may have missed a minor detail. In the unlikely event I missed a major flaw, I would reach out prior to sending it.
