1789 Penmanship Notebook, Abijah Crane, Boston, MA. Jamaican bird There is a tiny hole

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

Just a sweet little tin toy windmill

it bears a strong resemblance to the work of Kristian Vedel

Quite likely a one of a kind set I think

1789 Penmanship Notebook, Abijah Crane, Boston, MA. Jamaican bird There is a tiny holeWow! 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