Herz Des Menschen (The Heart of Man), Heavily Worn 1848 Pennsylvania German Devotional with Amazing Engravings and Many Mends antique box toy Really a beautiful piece that

Really a beautiful piece that would be great for storing jewelry

Late 19th/early 20th century

and I'm definitely charmed by this one

or possibly a pointer

Herz Des Menschen (The Heart of Man), Heavily Worn 1848 Pennsylvania German Devotional with Amazing Engravings and Many Mends antique box toy Really a beautiful piece thatI discovered the existence of Herz Des Menschen (The Heart of Man) a few months ago and its engravings completely blew me away. Now another copy, this one 1848, with the added character of a series of cellophane tape mends, long sense yellowed. I personally love the effect, heightening the drama of its contents all the more. Photos give a good sense, showing all of the engravings, through not all pages of text. By Johannes Gossner (17731858). Printed