Thursday, March 8, 2012

Thrifty Thursday #7

This week I'm showcasing another old book (pub. in 1960) that I recently picked up at a yard sale for one dollar. I saw this cover and swooned. . . literally!

Beautiful. . . what else can I say?

This is the inside cover.

Some pages are in black and white

and some are in color. Aren't the illustrations amazing?!

This book will not see the sharp end of my trimmer. I will only scan and use copies of it. I do have a healthy respect for old text contrary to what my husband believes- I guess he has seen one too many books come to its demise in my hands! 


This post is linked to Between Naps on the Porch, Apron Thrift Girl, and
Somewhat Simple

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8 comments:

  1. UnknownMarch 8, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    Lovely post! Thanks for sharing.Come and follow me back Joann

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  2. Phyllis @Around the HouseMarch 8, 2012 at 2:46 PM

    Love the old childrens books and the graphics...so cool...I always look at them at the Goodwill store...so cool..I am a new follower I will be back again...

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  3. The Cottage Market {Andrea} ♥March 8, 2012 at 4:35 PM

    fabulous post! love old children's books!!! : ) hugs...

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  4. Mid-Atlantic MarthaMarch 9, 2012 at 6:48 PM

    I love the pictures -- especially in the older books.

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  5. AnonymousMarch 12, 2012 at 8:04 AM

    Beautiful illustrations!!!

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  6. Heather@Tatter and FrayMarch 12, 2012 at 8:27 AM

    Oh, I had this series of books at a kid! They ARE beautiful. The artwork is just amazing--very reminiscent of Maxfield Parrish in some volumes. Wonderful find!

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  7. SixBalloonsMarch 12, 2012 at 1:37 PM

    Wow, such vibrant images!

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  8. Blessy @ Stellar TatterMarch 18, 2012 at 12:03 AM

    Beautiful book! I love it!

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