Strayed Heifer Reward Note, York, Maine, 1868 portrait watercolor I think these French wicker

I think these French wicker covered flasks are so lovely

or someone else

and this I think is the most beautiful of the former that I've had in my possession

Front cover is long gone and the book is plenty worn and aged (making it feel all the more like the last copy in the world)

I think it is really great looking

Strayed Heifer Reward Note, York, Maine, 1868 portrait watercolor I think these French wickerThis one gave me pure joy to find earlier this week in southern Maine, a stone's throw from York, where it originated. The perfect, says it all title "Strayed" and then this great description of the ears of the strayed heifer in question, and "suitable reward" offered to whoever might help determine its whereabouts. I do hope Albert Young and his prized young red and white heifer were reunited and spent many more years together. 7 3 4 x 4 7 8 and in