Here is my rendition/imitation of a an Al Stohlman design. I modified the pattern to include the basket weave. The other departure that I made was the addition of the interior flap (for those pesky carbon transfer checks).
A checkbook cover, fresh off the bench. Fully carved floral design with initial on the front cover, basket weave on the back cover. Inside is two types of pig hide - an Autumn-y suede split, and a deep brown (incredibly supple) lining leather. Then the whole thing got wrapped in dk brown double looped calf lace.
Enjoy, and thanks for lookin'.