Account Book, 1757-1795, Manuscript Daybook of Ebenezer Loveren [aka Lovering] (1734-1808).

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Account Book, 1757-1795, Manuscript Daybook of Ebenezer Loveren [aka Lovering] (1734-1808). Narrow tall folio, single signature, approximately 120 pages, with original soft marbled paper covers, signed by Loveren on first page, containing his accounts from Hampton Falls, Rockingham, New Hampshire; recording transactions and his accounts, including the sale of buttons, cambric fabric, paper, flour, silk, ribbon, needles, knives, thread, pipes, paper, shot and powder, beans, cheese, hog's fat, salt pork, wheat, hay, leather, hats, oats, beads, wine, shingles, wool, cheese, flax, candles, and other material consistent with the trade at an 18th century general store, 14 1/2 x 5 3/4 in.
Estimate $300-500


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