Silver and Old Books

I've stumbled across some useful silver and interesting old books.

Recently at GW I saw this large handled silver tray.

I really like it to "anchor" my books.

I also got these old "Alice in Wonderland" books from GW.

The book "Old Touraine" was an interesting find

because I spent 2 weeks in that area of France studying French and touring many of the "châteaux" mentioned in this 100 year old book!

 My old wind-up clock is also a flea market find.

Love it - no batteries!

Another little GW silver tray....

  Don't you love those feet?!

 Most of you would probably pass by these old books.

They are kind of ratty looking!

                                                      I got them  at an estate sale for the "insides" -
                                                    (3) 100+ year old books (for a few dollars) -
a French book printed in America, a French book for learning English - printed in France, and an old McGuffey speller.  They are fascinating.

 This is a beautifully illustrated 1892 book on learning German (I am partial to French, but I am not exclusive!). More pretty handwriting (I can't help myself!).

 This fabulous book from 1878 is a reader.  For $1.50, it is full of excellent writings - especially writings 
 about character and classic literature.  It came from a school  Maybe in the 5th  grade?  If so, it  is impressive.  Not sure what kids are reading in school these days, but this reader is amazing!

I just love this handwriting.  In fact, I did a post on old French handwriting here (scroll past the tarts : ).  I am sad that it seems to be disappearing from schools.  If you are a teacher,don't fuss at me because I am one, too.  However,  I believe we need handwriting.  An estate sale professional told me that ALL things handwritten are becoming valuable - due to the use of computers, e-cards, etc.  Save your letters, handwritten notes, etc.!!! (p.s.  Teach cursive to your kids and grandies!)

This geography book is so interesting!  It is dated 1898.  At the time, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Arizona, 
Hawaii and Alaska were not states.  So interesting!

 Save your old books!

Keep your silver!
And WRITE someone a note  :  )

Blessings,

Linda

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