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[COMMONPLACE BOOK]. English Commonplace Book (“The Home Garland Album”). London: Eyre & Spottiswoode, [ca. 1900s]. 8vo. Hand-written title-page on verso of publisher’s printed title-page, 5 chromolithographed subject leaves (“Quotations”, “Poetical Gleanings”, etc.) [36] pp. Approximately 9 x 7 ½”. Publisher’s full green textured cloth, front board lettered (“Album”) in gilt, yellow endleaves (some edgewear to binding, front hinge starting, a few gutters overopened, a few leaves re-inserted, some occasional soiling in text, remnant of red wax seal on fp.) A few leaves laid-in. Near fine. A unique and charming autograph book, filled with hand colored illustrations and handwritten notes, pencil drawings, quotes from various writers and good wishes from friends and acquaintances.