Friday, August 20, 2010

I am thankful for....

The beauty and magic of forgotten books....
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We found these books at a used book sale last night....I paid .75 for all four of them...
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The books have "discard" written in bold, black marker on the inside cover by the library who deemed them useless...the word seems more than unfitting for these treasures...
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The photos speak for themselves; we are so thrilled to give them a loving home!

33 comments:

  1. What lovely treasures!

    As head of a small library, the word "DISCARD" bothers even me. It really does give the impression that the item is useless, when perhaps it just hasn't found its proper reader yet.

    Enjoy!

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  2. The books are beautiful!...Such a great find!

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  3. Those do look like treasures! I love the vintage illustrations. What a great find!

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  4. These books are beautiful - why would anyone ever discard them and consider them useless?! Enjoy them!

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  5. they are lovely!! i really love the precious covers. though i think it a travesty to discard something so precious, i'm glad someone did so they can be loved by you. ;)

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  6. Beautiful! Your entire blog is a treasure. Much love & light.

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  7. Ooh, those are fabulous! I'm interested to see what the library is keeping if they're discarding those! I'm sure you'll find lots of love and enjoyment in them. Congrats on a lovely find!

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  8. what a find, they look gorgeous ... enjoy x

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  9. Oh what treasures you have found, books that are great and have been loved. cheers Marie

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  10. what a find! Hooray for you for rescuing them and not allowing them to be discarded, the cheek of it!
    I have recently inherited a collection of pocket guides from my Granny. They are called 'The Observers Book Of...trees, ponds, lakes, beaches, mushrooms... you name it, they've observed it. They are ancient but wonderful and the boys love them.

    Here's to new life in old books!

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  11. I love finds like this. What a great bargain...enjoy! :)

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  12. What gems. So good to come across these. Keep them safe!

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  13. Treasures indeed! I love the illustrations.

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  14. Those are some great finds! I'm always scouring the used book racks for wonderful gems. Enjoy!

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  15. We have shelves full of DISCARD books. Others are stamped WITHDRAWN. Both are words that ought not be associated with books. With treasures.

    You certainly struck gold with your finds! Enchanting.

    Blessings...

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  16. Those books look amazing! It is fascinating to me what good treasures people deem trash these days! Good find for you though! Here is our moment:

    http://littlebirdvv.blogspot.com/2010/08/this-moment-inspired-by-soulemama_20.html

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  17. What Great Books!!!! Loving home for sure!

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  18. What beautiful books to find and treasure.The illustrations look wonderful :)

    http://curiousinquisitivechild.blogspot.com/

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  19. Those books look great--I love the artwork in them.

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  20. Treasures indeed! They are lovely!

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  21. Oh I love a book sale! I wonder what makes the library decide to 'withdraw' or 'discard' a book? There is nothing better than an old-fashioned book. Those are wonderful and they have a lovely home where they will get lots of use. Congrats on the awesome find! Peace, Angela

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  22. oh my goodness, these books look fantastic. treasures.

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  23. how wonderful those are! i will have to look for them. thanks for sharing, such sweetness...

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  24. Oh wow - they look fantastic! Lucky you :o)

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  25. i love vintage books like this....you were meant to find them! let us know what you make :)

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  26. What wonderful finds!... those pretty little books look like they will certainly be enjoy.

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  27. Wow, what a great find! I love vintage books like that.

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