At Bottom's Up last week, I bought some books from Gwen.
A few, from the 1760's, were simply too wonderful to be art supplies. I tied a silk ribbon and flowers to these to set out in my living room.
Books were $5 each and notebooks were only $1!!!!!
Which is why I was sooooo happy!
The composition books were full of old, handwritten notes. This one had some cards tucked into the pages. I was thinking this booklet was probably a medical student's journal.
I sure don't read French, but once I got a good look at it, a few words stood out.
Hmmm, Syphilis….
Not the prettiest phrase for creating with.
And it is on every page.
Oh well, this was the only book about venereal disease. And it still has some interesting and useful bits.
Many included maps, drawings, and nice handwriting. I'll be serving these up for the journals we are making at Birdsong 5.
There are a couple seats left there, if you want to come and make books with old French pages too.
Good thing I wasn’t there — it could have been a knock-down, drag out! They’re just beautiful, Karla — and whether they are in a pretty ribbon arrangement or in bits and pieces, a glorious find!
Wow! I love the books you bought! I wish I would have been there too. I would have scooped up a few myself!
OMG – you should have bought them all! I wish I lived near there to scoop up the rest 🙂
Yes, Im kicking myself for not clearing out the whole table!
I’d be happy with that find too. The two really old ones look so pretty with the ribbon tied around them – yes, too great a find to cut up.
I did buy four of those really old ones, so, some cutting will happen!
The books look beautiful, Karla! I would have bought way too many I’m sure. Well, the notebook is an interesting conversation starter anyway, although what conversation it might start is another matter. : )
Ha! True, Kathy. An odd conversation. Even odder journal entry!
oh such wonderful finds….