Wordless Wednesday (Nearly): Phoenixes, Basilisks and Unicorns at the Turn of the 19th Century

I loved seeing these early references to Phoenixes, Basilisks and Unicorns found in Auntie Leda's Literature notebook (undated, probably ca 1900).  This is for all the Harry Potter Fans!

Literature Notebook, Francis Leda 'Auntie Leda' Stratton (1878-1968)

© Liz Stratton

Literature Notebook, Francis Leda 'Auntie Leda' Stratton (1878-1968)

© Liz Stratton

One of but many treasures unearthed on Opening Day 1.  Like fine wine, each box is better when savored.

Source: 
Stratton, Francis Leda.  "Literature Journal." MS.  [Lee or Westfield, Massachusetts], undated.  Privately held by Liz Stratton, [Address for private use,] Cincinnati, Ohio, 2011.