{"product_id":"antique-1895-victorian-official-diary-handwritten-french-journal","title":"Antique 1895 Victorian Official Diary | Handwritten French Journal","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA beautifully preserved Victorian diary published in London for the year 1895. Bound in its original embossed black cloth with gilt lettering, this \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eT. J. \u0026amp; J. Smith’s Official Octavo Diary\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e includes a daily calendar, almanac, postal and banking information, and other practical references typical of the late Victorian era.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhat makes this example especially charming is its handwritten French journal entries, offering an authentic glimpse into everyday life over 130 years ago. The diary retains its original ribbon marker and remains in very good antique condition with only gentle wear to the binding.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eA wonderful piece for collectors of antique books, manuscripts, genealogy, or anyone who appreciates the romance of handwritten history.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCirca:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1895\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e London, England (with handwritten French entries)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCondition:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Very good antique condition with age-appropriate wear to the binding and clean interior pages.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Annie's Alcove","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48314706493593,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0655\/2151\/6697\/files\/IMG-5193.png?v=1784010970","url":"https:\/\/anniesalcove.com\/products\/antique-1895-victorian-official-diary-handwritten-french-journal","provider":"Annie's Alcove","version":"1.0","type":"link"}