What is it about old books?

 

I just love old books.

Is it the look?

The feel?

The smell?

 

    

 

They look great

in a stack...

 

 

The old gilded

bindings are always artistic

 

 

And even the plain linen

covers have character...

 

Some books even

have the author's

picture illustrated inside...

 

Some have gorgeous

lithographs

 

While others have

great content

inside...

 

Like a vintage garden book.

Charming!

 

This one is about

homemade cookies.

Love!

 

I even like to see

the old handwriting

in pencil...

sometimes a doodle

or a name.

 

My favorites are the

 sweet sentiments written

by the giver of the book

to the recipient.

This book is really decorated.

Makes you just want to open

it, doesn't it?

 

Often you will see

that I use books in

my displays.

 

Or maybe just one

other little vintage

gadget will give

the book a little

"life."

Like a pair of old

reading glasses.

 

 

 

This book doesn't need a thing.

Sometimes you'll find

the cover with a paper

chromolithograph.

This one is stunning.

 

Another beauty.

 

Another sweet surprise is to find

a flower or clover, pressed inside.

Makes me wonder what the person's

day was like...was it a sunshiney day,

with not a cloud in the sky?

 

Or maybe it was a gift from a

special friend or loved one...

 

What do you like about old books?

Linking to
Ivy and Elephants
What's It Wednesday?

and Knick of Time