{"product_id":"grouping-of-22-antique-and-vintage-handwritten-personal-diaries-belonging-to-mrs-delina-m-rowell-of-chittenden-vermont-1870s-1890s-and-1921-including-excelsior-diary-and-american-diary-editions-20261008","title":"Lot 065 - Grouping of 22 Antique and Vintage Handwritten Personal Diaries Belonging to Mrs. Delina M. Rowell of Chittenden, Vermont, 1870s-1890s and 1921, Including Excelsior Diary and American Diary Editions","description":"Grouping of 22 antique and vintage pocket diaries, all completely or mostly filled with handwritten daily entries. The diaries are inscribed to Mrs. Delina M. Rowell of Chittenden, Vermont, and span dates from the 1870s through the 1890s, with one diary dated 1921 written by a different author. The collection includes multiple Excelsior Diary editions in various cover styles and colors, an American Diary, and a National Diary, among others.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe diaries feature cloth and leather covers with gold-stamped titling, and several retain flap closures with pencil loops. Interior pages are lined and printed with daily date headers, filled throughout with pencil and ink manuscript entries recording daily life. One diary bears an interior inscription identifying it as a Christmas present, dated January 1893.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe covers show wear consistent with age and use, including rubbing, scuffing, soiling, and some loss to cover material. Spines and flap closures show varying degrees of deterioration across the group. Interior pages remain intact and legible throughout.","brand":"Granite Union Auction Company","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53578564141345,"sku":"20261008-LOT065","price":999999.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0073\/9101\/9067\/files\/20261008-082-001.jpg?v=1790310136","url":"https:\/\/graniteunionauction.com\/products\/grouping-of-22-antique-and-vintage-handwritten-personal-diaries-belonging-to-mrs-delina-m-rowell-of-chittenden-vermont-1870s-1890s-and-1921-including-excelsior-diary-and-american-diary-editions-20261008","provider":"Granite Union Auction Company","version":"1.0","type":"link"}