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Acme Spiffo was my site for my Excelsior Handmade books. I've moved things over to Etsy, the link is below.

I make sketch books and note books with acid free papers and a variety of cover materials. They are sturdy books intended for use not display. Many of them are based on a 1830s sketchbook in my collection.

The Hall's label is found on the inside cover of the sketchbook. The book is a practical 3.75" x 6.5" large enough but still fits into the pocket. It's my go to travel book.

My version is called 'The Standard' and has hand sewn signature made with a nice weight of cream acid free paper covered in a rust book cloth.

This and other books are available in my Etsy Shop

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The History and Anecdotes of the Elephant with Beautiful Engravings.

This is a reprint I created of a 20 page book in my collection of a 1840s children's book on elephants. It can be ordered from here.