19th Century German Manuscript Notebook with Phenomenal Diagrams and Drawings wood train set (I found it in Maine

(I found it in Maine along with a elephant

highly influential teacher--at the Venice Art Center

Spheres formed by blocks are 2 1/2" in diameter

I believe it dates to the second half of the 19th century

Sold as a very charming pair

19th Century German Manuscript Notebook with Phenomenal Diagrams and Drawings wood train set (I found it in MaineMy heart started beating fast when I found this one, including for the fact that its real treasures lay hidden deep inside its many pages a surprise to discover, reminding one to look carefully and thoroughly! The first section of the notebook is comprised of dense notes in pencil that almost look as if written in secret code, though I'd guess it is shorthand German. Then some blank pages and THEN this amazing section of physics notes, in pen