I always gravitate towards boxes of books, and I need another book like I need a hole in the head, but this one I couldn't resist.
The preface states this to be a second edition (of one of my all-time favorite books) and is dated "December 1847." It cost me a whole 50 cents. It's in some disrepair but it is 163 years old.This little guy...
Was - unbelievably - the only thing I took home with me from the Vintage Gathering sale last weekend. I chose it because it's smaller by about half than any of the older floral frogs I've ever seen.
It cost two dollars.Currently it's holding a photo of my brother and his girlfriend. :)
Visit Rhoda at Southern Hospitality to see all the found weekend treasures!
Visit House of Grace for a collection of twice owned goodies!
Visit A Picture is Worth A 1,000 Words for treasures that are loved a second time around.
Visit Cindy at My Romantic Home for Show and Tell Friday!
And I'd love for you to join in the Lovie and Boo covered button earring giveaway - Natalie is such a sweetheart, let's show her some love!
That book is such an amazing find! I'm a sucker for old books, too. :)
ReplyDeleteYou did good on that book! One of my all time favorites as well. Nice job!
ReplyDeleteAnna
Oh my god! That book! I want it!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLOL I am so far beyond jealous! The only older book I found was a book of sheet music and it was cool but overpriced (at least for what i wanted to spend that day).
I cant stop looking at the book LMAO
That is an awesome find! Just knowing how old that book is makes it very special. Love it! And that tiny frog is so cute. Good choices.
ReplyDeleteThe book is a true find! Lucky you! ::Jill
ReplyDeletegreat find for 50c!
ReplyDeleteI've heard of a frog but can't think of what it's for. What is it? Love the old book. I'm a sucker for unique old books like this! ;)
ReplyDeleteGreat vintage treasures, I have a hard time passing up books too, that one is a steal!
ReplyDeleteTracey
That book literally makes me drool.
ReplyDeleteWhat is a floral frog? It looks like a torture device.
And look! I'm going to use my blogger account so you have a return email. ;) I am SO nice to you!
Wait.. I always use my google account here - why won't it let you reply to me via email?? Weird.
Great finds!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great price on that lovely book. ~~Sherry~~
ReplyDeleteThat's the littlest frog I have ever seen... it's barely bigger than your thumb!!! I love the designs on old book covers too. And Jane Eyre is one of my favorite tales! I recently read it again after finishing a biography about the Bronte sisters. Put a lot of things into perspective.
ReplyDeleteWow! Fifty cents for that book is amazing! And a cute frog. Great deals. I'm over visiting from Southern Hospitality.
ReplyDeleteJane Eyre was originally published in 1847. Is it possibly a first edition?
ReplyDeleteI love flower frogs. I have a metal dish pan full. That is the smallest one I have seen. I always buy them at sales if they are reasonable priced.
ReplyDeleteI think the book cover is so victorian looking.
floral frog. so thats what they're called. i picked up 3 for 50c, i wasn't sure what they were but i knew i had seen them somewhere. now i have to find something to do with them.
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