1789 Penmanship Notebook, Abijah Crane, Boston, MA. Jamaican bird Quite likely a one of

Quite likely a one of a kind set I think

just look at those epaulets

a bit like a tabletop lighthouse

There is a tiny hole near the top for stringing a thread through to hang it

4 7/8" t x 2 3/4" in diameter

1789 Penmanship Notebook, Abijah Crane, Boston, MA. Jamaican bird Quite likely a one ofWow! Ive bought and sold a number of 19th century penmanship and maths notebooks, including a couple British ones from the early 1800s, but never one from the 18th century, let alone an American one, and this one feels quite historically significant. This and another I am listed separately were kept by an Alijah Crane (Jr.) of Boston this one begun on November 23, 1789 maintained during the period when the Bill of Rights was ratified and last of the