1881 Leather Covered Notebook, Mostly Blank carved wooden I'm sure none are later

I'm sure none are later than very early 20th century

and while I don't think it is terribly old

these old bakelite billiard balls--definitely giving old clay marbles a run for their money in terms of purely beautiful things to throw in a bowl

Assuming the former

an artist and writer and fascinating character

1881 Leather Covered Notebook, Mostly Blank carved wooden I'm sure none are laterI quite like the idea of filling a notebook ledger that began its life in the 19th century, which is what I would do with this pretty leather covered one, which is in good shape, sturdy, and ready to be used. I can't quite decipher the name written in ink on the inside of the leather cover flap or on the first inside page, but the date of August 18, 1881 is clear. Inside, I'd guess there are a hundred or so blank pages, along with a few remnants of