1908 LEATHER EXCELSIOR DIARY S.P. OREGON RR EMPLOYEE, DAILY WORK RELATED LOG

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1908 Leather Bound Personal Diary Southern Pacific Railroad Calendar, Fares ~ More Please scroll the entire page to view all photos and to read our 'Description of Item' as well as our 'Payment & Shipping Terms' Before Bidding. In fairness to all, we do not end our auctions early for buy it now offers. Thanks for your consideration! DESCRIPTION OF ITEM A maroon leather bound diary, entitled EXCELSIOR DIARY , in gold impressed scripted letters. It measures 6¾", x 3½", x approximately 1" thick. The diary folds over like a wallet and has a pocket for cash or papers and a loop for holding a pen or pencil. The 1908 calendar appears on the inside cover. There is an almanac that includes travel routes with fares, a Theater Guide, Places of Interest, High Tide information at different locations along the travel route, Eclipses, a Monthly Account of the Moon's Phases, Interest Tables, Weekly Table of Wages, Weights and Measures, Income on Stocks, Principal Cities, States and Territories, Domestic and Foreign Postage and a list of the Presidents up to and including Theodore Roosevelt. The rest of the diary is composed of dated lined ledger pages. The diary belonged to a railroad employee from McMinnville, Oregon, and is filled with daily accounts having to do with his position during his employ. The last few pages in the diary have a place for Addresses, Memoranda and a Cash Journal. These pages contain notations of a personal nature. The diary is in very good condition showing scuffs, scratches and general wear to the leather consistent with age and use. There are a couple of edge tears to the folds where the wallet pocket opens. The interior is clean having no undue issues or problems of note. There are no unpleasant mildew caused or tobacco related odors. We package with care and also provide combined shipping for multiple purchases when items are compatible. Please see our Payment & Shipping Terms directly below. Thanks for your interest in this listing! PAYMENT & SHIPPING TERMS Important Please Read! We ship within 1 business day of cleared payment. If there should arise an extenuating circumstance in our schedule preventing us from doing so, we will always let you know. We do not ship Sundays or Holidays, and we generally cannot ship on Saturdays. Please do not hold us accountable for transit time by giving us a low star rating if your package should be held up for reasons such as weather, weekend delays, holiday traffic, or other USPS handling issues. We always ship promptly! All shipping costs are set by the United States Postal Service, over which we have no control. We do not make money on shipping and we ask that you please take this into consideration when rating our stars for shipping costs. * USA BIDDERS: This item will be shipped USPS 1st Class Mail with Delivery Confirmation FREE within the USA. We accept approved e-checks are like paper checks and must clear into our account before we are able to ship. Please email us if you have questions regarding payment or shipping policies. * INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS: This item will be shipped USPS Priority Insured Mail with Delivery Confirmation. First class small parcel will be available at a lower cost, and offered as an option in your invoice if final value does not exceed $35.00. First Class is available only on a limited basis as insurance and tracking are not offered with this service and the package is more at risk for loss/damage. You are welcome to e-mail us for quotes. We accept approved e-checks must clear before shipping. All Items are subject to Accurate Customs Disclosure . We will not note merchandise as 'gift', nor state a false value. Such behavior is prohibited and may result in eBay member suspension. Customs duties, import charges and any taxes your country may impose are not included in our shipping charges. These costs may vary from country to country, so please check with your country's customs offic... read more

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