Norman H Coffin Appraisal

Vintage Book with Norman H. Coffin Inscription Dated November 1935

A vintage hardbound book, presented open to an apparent front free endpaper or flyleaf. The page is an aged off-white or cream color, indicating its likely age and paper type. While exact dimensions are not visible, it appears to be a standard medium-sized volume. The most significant feature is a handwritten inscription in dark ink, centrally located on the page. The inscription clearly reads: "Norman H. Coffin", followed by "November 1935", and further below, "Page 552". The text "Page 552" is underlined by two parallel ink lines. The script is a flowing cursive style. A small portion of the book's binding is visible on the left side, appearing to be a dark color, possibly green or blue, with a small, rectangular blue label on the lower edge, too indistinct to read. The visible paper exhibits a consistent color tone indicative of natural aging but shows no signs of significant discoloration, foxing, tears, creases, or water damage. The 'Good condition' assessment implies the book's overall integrity is well-preserved for its age, consistent with the clean appearance of the inscribed page. The explicit date of "November 1935" firmly places this item in the early 20th century, specifically the interwar period. The personal inscription with a named individual, a precise date, and an unusual specific page reference suggests a unique provenance, possibly marking a significant event, ownership, or a particular passage within the book's contents, adding to its individual character and potential historical interest.