Closed, the diary measures 7.5 inches by 10 inches, while opened it measures 15 inches by 10 inches. The diary’s front cover has a sticker reading 1888 on it, possibly added by a later source. The diary is in decent condition. The state of the binding was clearly bad enough that it needed to be mended at some point, as the black tape on the outside and the clear tape on the inside are not original. The clear tape along the inside of the binding shows how the binding and the pages were crumbling; it’s possible that the front cover was once completely detached. Some of this wear is present throughout the diary, though it has held up relatively well elsewhere. The pages show signs of aging and possible stains or water damage, especially around the edges, though nothing major enough to obscure any writing. There’s a small ink stain on the last few pages of the diary, which has bled out onto the cover. Judging from its similarity to the ink used in the diary and the faded condition, this stain is likely from the diary’s owner. The loose-leaf papers are a bit tattered at the edges but have otherwise held up well.