Vintage children books....
They might be old and some tatty with aged yellow pages but there is something about hard bound vintage children books that I love.When I discovered Ebay about 7years ago I felt like a kid let loose in a candy store.
I quickly become addicted!
These books are all Ebay wins and by author Beverly Cleary - I was a huge fan of hers as a young girl and her Ramona books were my favourite!!
I tried to get early editions as they remind me of my childhood and I love the older style illustrations. I hope my boys can grow to love them too!
I recently found this book at Rozelle Flea Market a couple of weeks ago.Its called 'My First Book' and has a page for each letter of the alphabet with some sweet illustrations - I love it!
Its an english book and close to 60years old - I wonder what little child was first given this book, probably a special gift from someone.
Im sure many other children enjoyed it during all those years!
Love old books. I love them all the more for their yellowed pages and history marked on them. These a so lovely. Lucky you!
ReplyDeletedon't get me started on books... I LOVE books. I read all the time and keep buying them even if I already got stacks to read near my bed.
ReplyDeleteWhen I was a student I worked Saturday in an antique bookstore... ah the beatiful smell... and the crazy people you meet in bookstores... love it love it love it.
I collect used edition of Little Women. My old time favourite. I've got about 40 copies... my husband thinks I'm mad.
Maybe I am.
I love old books too - its so interesting to see the difference in writing styles and illustrations today!
ReplyDeletei loved beverly clearly. i was just thinking i should get one to read out loud to my little girl.
ReplyDeleteI was a huge Ramona Quimby fan. I bought the boxed set for my 6 year old niece last year.
ReplyDeleteOLD books make me cry...I guess it's all those happy childhood memories flooding back.....can't help it.
ReplyDeleteLOVE THEM ALL
Is there maybe a on-line group?
If not someone should start one...just for those that love collecting and talking about old book.
Here are some links that I believe will be interested
ReplyDeleteVery pretty design! Keep up the good work. Thanks.
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