all photos via The Selby
I have a real affinity for old books. The way the pages feel, the way they smell, the colors on the spines. A couple of weeks ago I ran across a collection of late 1800s elementary school books and snatched up the whole lot. I love them to pieces but they hardly compare to gorgeous books in the private library of Jeanne Lanvin. I guess that's only to be expected... I mean, she is Jeanne Lanvin after all. Just look at those embroidered covers!
its so wonderfull...
ReplyDeleteOh wow! How incredible! Those embroidered covers are beautiful! I adore the illustrations in them too (I guess I love old childrens books the most)
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Those are lovely! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow, wouldn't you love to browse through that library. The covers are all so beautiful too.
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Old books are so beautiful, these pictures are amazing.
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Oooooo...I adore books...I adore this personal library....Great post
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Angie
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Don't bother to pass by...
They look so beautiful, I'd love to see whats inside!
ReplyDeleteI love old books. gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteOh my! I've come across my fair share of old books (many inherited from my grandmother). These are so well-kept. No sign of mildew or must! While I can appreciate their meticulous preservation, sometimes I find that the dust is half the fun. Another favorite of mine has got to be inscriptions--which makes me wonder what's been written in the pages and inside the covers of these!
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