A WISH

same bookmark, but different coloured background

same bookmark, but different coloured background

 
 
A Wish
I WILL NOT WISH
THEE GRANDEUR,
I WILL NOT
WISH THEE WEALTH,
ONLY A CONTENTED MIND,
PEACE, COMPETENCE, AND HEALTH,
FOND FRIENDS TO
LOVE THEE DEARLY
AND HONEST ONES TO CHIDE
AND FAITH    FUL ONES
TO CLEAVE        TO THEE,
WHATEVER          MAY BETIDE.  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

motif of flowers
and ribbon with words

 

BEST LOVE.

 
 
 

White & Green
White & Black
White & Brown 

Signed: "T. STEVENS COVENTRY." on back at pointed end:
This bookmark design was registered on 4 July 1873
 

Stevens logo and diamond registration mark on the reverse pointed end of this bookmark		DAY: 4
	BUNDLE: 4		YEAR: F {1873}
		MONTH: I {July}