‘Herbert Carter’s Legacy’ Watercolor Journal

Originally published in 1910 and penned by Horatio Alger Jr., ‘Herbert Carter’s Legacy’ has been reimagined as a watercolor journal built for bold beginnings – where steady strokes and determined washes carry each page forward.

A true original – crafted once, never again, like a first edition whose story ends with you.

A Note on the Spine:
This particular cover arrived with tape along the spine. To preserve the book’s structure, the original tape was carefully removed and replaced with fresh, clear archival tape for added strength and longevity.

The repair is slightly visible (see photos), but so is the character. This journal is offered at a special discounted price in honor of its perfectly imperfect history.

Features:

• Original antique book cover from 1910
• 100% cotton, 300 GSM / 140 lb cold-pressed watercolor paper (acid-free & archival)
• Hand-torn deckled edges
• Page from original book included inside back cover
• Ribbon bookmark & elastic band closure
• 94 pages (front and back)
• Measures approx 7 1/4 x 4 3/4 inches
  
  

Want to make it yours? Just leave a name in the "Order Special Instructions" at checkout and I’ll hand-letter it on the front page label – because what’s a story without its author?

Need a hand keeping your pages flat while you paint? Our ‘Journal Clips’ are a perfect little companion to your journal – you can find them here.

Before this book became your journal, it had a life of its own. You can add its original pages to your order for just the cost of extra shipping – find them here.