I've listed a handful of Victorian paper lace valentines today (scroll down a bit to find the rest) because 'tis almost the season, and what a lovely thing to give to a beloved, including oneself. This one though I saved for last, to be the topper of listings this week--because what a perfect (and much needed) thing this golden book of love!

This, along with the others, I chose from more than a hundred 19th c. examples I had the joy of perusing last weekend which had been collected over many years by a major Maine based paper dealer, whose collection was not long ago acquired by another Maine dealer and friend.

3 13/16" x 2 13/16" and in good condition, with just a small fold to the left end of the garland at bottom. Blank inside.