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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and The Memoirs of Sherlock Holmes. Arthur Conan Doyle. London: George Newnes, 1892 and 1894. First editions. Illustrations by Sidney Paget.
A tortoiseshell book cover
The use of tortoiseshell as a book cover became popular in the 17th and 18th century for religious texts, small bibles, prayer books, and gift books.
CuratorsEye.com
This exceptionally rare piece of sailors' folk art has its' cover carved with the name 'Capt. J C Pease, Oswego, 1874' over a carved depiction of a Schooner named 'Schooner Delos Dewolf.' The spine is carved with the name of the book 'The American Cruisers Own Book.' The back cover is carved with a schooner and a steamer. Ornate brass hinges. A museum quality piece.
Disney Inspired Engagement - The Yes Girls
fairytale books Rapunzel Pocahontas The Little Mermaid Aladdin
Great Wall of Antiquarian Books
Great wall of Antiquarian books, yes indeed these bindings are beautiful, one can imagine the beauty inside!
The Ulm Münster Book-Covers
A1008 Anonymous Angels, Saints and the Four Evangelists Book-cover ca. 1506 (The Book of the Gospels) Silver-gilt 28.9 x 20.7 cm The British Museum London, UK Inv. nr. WB.88
Books Are Trees Given a Life After Death
Some of the old libraries of Gondor. Gandalf visited these not long before visiting Frodo in the Shire, this time with a warning...
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The PegBoard
Old, old books have stories to tell and look divine in a vintage library shelf..
Guía de SEO
"Antique & vintage books with beautiful bindings add distinctive character & charm to decor vignettes" Carolyn Williams #decorating_with_#books
drink words
Books can be dangerous. The best ones should be labeled 'This could change your life.'__Helen Exley